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Diffany Family History

Diffany Name 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: Tiffany, Duffany, Diffin, Diffley, Diffey, Dinan, Dilday, Duffy

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Where is the Diffany family from?

You can see how Diffany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diffany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Diffany families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diffany families in 1880.
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What did your Diffany ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Diffany ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Diffany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffany 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Diffany. 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 6 military records available for the last name Diffany. For the veterans among your Diffany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffany lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Diffany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Diffany in 1971 was 66, and 80 in 1984.

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