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Deifer Family History

Deifer 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: Reifer, Deiter, Seifer, Leifer, Keifer, Defer, Peifer, Leiner, Decker

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Where is the Deifer family from?

You can see how Deifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Deifer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Deifer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deifer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agent and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deifer. 100% of Deifer men worked as an Agent and 100% of Deifer women worked as a Presser. .

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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

  • Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Deifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deifer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Deifer. 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 44 military records available for the last name Deifer. For the veterans among your Deifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deifer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Deifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deifer in 1965 was 69, and 65 in 1998.

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