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Difrus Family History

Difrus 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: Duffus, Dinius, Dittus, Diers, Dirks, Dierks, Dingus, Dicus, Derus

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Where is the Difrus family from?

You can see how Difrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Difrus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Difrus families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Difrus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Difrus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Difrus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Difrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Difrus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Difrus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Difrus. For the veterans among your Difrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Difrus lifespan?

Average Difrus life expectancy in 1998 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Difrus 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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