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Diff Family History

Diff 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: Duff, Riff, Siff, Kiff, Liff, Ziff, Dick, Cuff, Reiff, Hoff

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Where is the Diff family from?

You can see how Diff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Diff families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Diff's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Diff families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diff 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 Diff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diff. 100% of Diff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Diff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diff 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Diff. 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 609 military records available for the last name Diff. For the veterans among your Diff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Diff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Diff in 1969 was 95, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diff 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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