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Diffendorf Family History

Diffendorf 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, Middendorf, Hilgendorf, Mittendorf, Dockendorf

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Where is the Diffendorf family from?

You can see how Diffendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffendorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Diffendorf family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffendorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Diffendorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diffendorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Diffendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffendorf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Diffendorf. 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 7 military records available for the last name Diffendorf. For the veterans among your Diffendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffendorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Diffendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Diffendorf in 1964 was 90, and 86 in 1987.

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