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Diferty Family History

Diferty 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: Doherty, Eifert, Liberty, Dibert, Dimery, Laferty, Finerty, Hilferty

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Where is the Diferty family from?

You can see how Diferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diferty family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Diferty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diferty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Diferty families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Diferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diferty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Diferty. 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 Diferty. For the veterans among your Diferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diferty

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