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Diefenthal Family History

Diefenthal 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: Wiesenthal, Lilienthal, Tiefenthaler, Leventhal, Delventhal

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Where is the Diefenthal family from?

You can see how Diefenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefenthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diefenthal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Diefenthal families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Diefenthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diefenthal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Diefenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefenthal 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Diefenthal. 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 55 military records available for the last name Diefenthal. For the veterans among your Diefenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefenthal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Diefenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Diefenthal in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diefenthal 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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