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Diffendale Family History

Diffendale 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: Diefendorf, Baxendale, Dinsdale, Iredale, Dimsdale, Kirkendall

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Where is the Diffendale family from?

You can see how Diffendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffendale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Diffendale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Diffendale families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffendale's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diffendale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffendale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diffendale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diffendale. 100% of Diffendale men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Diffendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffendale 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Diffendale. 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 31 military records available for the last name Diffendale. For the veterans among your Diffendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffendale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Diffendale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Diffendale in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

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