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Diffenbach Family History

Diffenbach 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: Diefenbach, Dieffenbach, Diffenbaugh, Eisenbach, Rickenbach

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Where is the Diffenbach family from?

You can see how Diffenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffenbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Diffenbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diffenbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffenbach 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 Diffenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diffenbach. 100% of Diffenbach men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Diffenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Diffenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffenbach 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Diffenbach. 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 252 military records available for the last name Diffenbach. For the veterans among your Diffenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffenbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diffenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Diffenbach in 1963 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diffenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffenbach 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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