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Differt Family History

Differt 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: Eiffert, Duffer, Dickert, Wilfert, Leffert, Daffern, Duffett, Eifert

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Where is the Differt family from?

You can see how Differt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Differt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Differt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Differt families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Differt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Differt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Differt 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 Differt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Differt. 60% of Differt 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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Differt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Differt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Differt 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Differt. 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 85 military records available for the last name Differt. For the veterans among your Differt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Differt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Differt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Differt in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Differt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Differt 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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