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Diffler Family History

Diffler 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: Diffley, Duffer, Diller, Eifler, Biffle, Dimler, Distler, Riffle

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Where is the Diffler family from?

You can see how Diffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffler family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Diffler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diffler families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Diffler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Diffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Diffler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Diffler. For the veterans among your Diffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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