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Diftler Family History

Diftler 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: Distler, Diller, Bitler, Eifler, Dimler, Diestler, Kittler, Sittler

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Where is the Diftler family from?

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

What did your Diftler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diftler. 100% of Diftler men worked as a Watchmaker. .

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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

  • Watchmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Diftler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diftler 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Diftler. 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 Diftler. For the veterans among your Diftler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diftler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Diftler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Diftler in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 1998.

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