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Diffell Family History

Diffell 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: Duffell, Riffel, Saffell, Dibrell, Dixwell, Diffey, Diffee, Duffel

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Where is the Diffell family from?

You can see how Diffell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Diffell families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Diffell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diffell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Diffell. 100% of Diffell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Diffell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Diffell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Diffell. For the veterans among your Diffell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Diffell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Diffell in 1980 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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