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Diefes Family History

Diefes 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: Dienes, Kiefer, Nieves, Diener, Debes, Digges, Dees, Dies, Defee

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Where is the Diefes family from?

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

There are 35 census records available for the last name Diefes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Diefes. 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 32 military records available for the last name Diefes. For the veterans among your Diefes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Diefes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Diefes in 1976 was 80, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diefes 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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