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Dieffenbaugh Family History

Dieffenbaugh 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: Deffenbaugh, Diffenbaugh, Defenbaugh, Dieffenbach, Diefenbach

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Where is the Dieffenbaugh family from?

You can see how Dieffenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dieffenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dieffenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dieffenbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dieffenbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dieffenbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dieffenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dieffenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dieffenbaugh. 100% of Dieffenbaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dieffenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Dieffenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dieffenbaugh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dieffenbaugh. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dieffenbaugh. For the veterans among your Dieffenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dieffenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dieffenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dieffenbaugh in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dieffenbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dieffenbaugh 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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