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Difley Family History

Difley 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: Dilley, Diffley, Diffey, Pilley, Ridley, Sibley, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Difley family from?

You can see how Difley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Difley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Difley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Difley family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Difley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Difley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Difley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Difley 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Difley. 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 101 military records available for the last name Difley. For the veterans among your Difley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Difley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Difley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Difley in 1963 was 73, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Difley 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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