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Diffen Family History

Diffen 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: Diffin, Giffen, Diffey, Diffee, Offen, Duffer, Draffen, Riffel

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Where is the Diffen family from?

You can see how Diffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Diffen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Diffen families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Diffen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffen 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 Diffen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diffen. 100% of Diffen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Diffen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Diffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffen 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Diffen. 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 110 military records available for the last name Diffen. For the veterans among your Diffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Diffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Diffen in 1979 was 75, and 81 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diffen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffen 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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