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Diffendafer Family History

Diffendafer 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: Diffenderfer, Diefenderfer, Niffenegger, Diffenbaugh, Dillender

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Where is the Diffendafer family from?

You can see how Diffendafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffendafer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diffendafer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Diffendafer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Diffendafer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diffendafer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Diffendafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffendafer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Diffendafer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Diffendafer. For the veterans among your Diffendafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffendafer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Diffendafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diffendafer in 1967 was 66, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffendafer 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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