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Deife Family History

Deife 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: Deike, Devine, Leite, Reiff, Reifer, Meise, Feige, Seif, Weide, Dee

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Where is the Deife family from?

You can see how Deife families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deife family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Deife families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deife's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Deife families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deife surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deife ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Deife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deife 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Deife. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Deife. For the veterans among your Deife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deife lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Deife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Deife in 1972 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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