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Diffee Family History

Diffee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Diffey. Compare Defee.

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


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Where is the Diffee family from?

You can see how Diffee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Diffee families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Diffee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Diffee families in 1891.
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What did your Diffee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Merchant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diffee. 23% of Diffee men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Diffee women worked as a Merchant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diffee were Contractor and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Contractor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Merchant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Diffee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diffee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffee 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Diffee. 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 400 military records available for the last name Diffee. For the veterans among your Diffee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Diffee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Diffee in 1959 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffee 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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