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Diffenauer Family History

Diffenauer 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: Eichenauer, Wittenauer, Diffenbaugh, Eisenhauer, Diener, Feinauer

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Where is the Diffenauer family from?

You can see how Diffenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffenauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Diffenauer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffenauer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Diffenauer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffenauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Diffenauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Diffenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffenauer 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 Diffenauer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Diffenauer. For the veterans among your Diffenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffenauer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Diffenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diffenauer in 1970 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffenauer 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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