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Diffendall Family History

Diffendall 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: Kirkendall, Diefendorf, Kendall, Tindall, Rubendall, Arendall

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Where is the Diffendall family from?

You can see how Diffendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffendall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Diffendall families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Diffendall's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Diffendall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffendall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diffendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diffendall. 100% of Diffendall women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Diffendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffendall 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Diffendall. 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 98 military records available for the last name Diffendall. For the veterans among your Diffendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffendall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Diffendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Diffendall in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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