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Dieffenbach Family History

Dieffenbach Surname Meaning

German: variant of Diefenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dieffenbach family from?

You can see how Dieffenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieffenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dieffenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Dieffenbach families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dieffenbach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dieffenbach families in 1911.
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What did your Dieffenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dieffenbach. 30% of Dieffenbach men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Dieffenbach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dieffenbach were Clerk and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dieffenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieffenbach 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Dieffenbach. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dieffenbach. For the veterans among your Dieffenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieffenbach lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dieffenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dieffenbach in 1951 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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