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Differ Family History

Differ Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Differ family from?

You can see how Differ families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Differ family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Differ families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 2 Differ families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Differ's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Differ families in 1891.
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What did your Differ ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener Labr and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Differ. 100% of Differ men worked as a Gardener Labr and 100% of Differ 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener Labr
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Differ family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Differ. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Differ 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Differ. 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 83 military records available for the last name Differ. For the veterans among your Differ ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Differ lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Differ life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Differ in 1953 was 34, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Differ 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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