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Diefendorfer Family History

Diefendorfer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Diefenderfer, Diefendorf, Diffenderfer, Kochendorfer, Emmendorfer

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Where is the Diefendorfer family from?

You can see how Diefendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefendorfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diefendorfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Diefendorfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diefendorfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diefendorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Diefendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefendorfer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Diefendorfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Diefendorfer. For the veterans among your Diefendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diefendorfer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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