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Diffenbacher Family History

Diffenbacher 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: Offenbacher, Diefenbach, Dieffenbach, Offenbacker, Ottenbacher

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Where is the Diffenbacher family from?

You can see how Diffenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffenbacher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffenbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Diffenbacher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diffenbacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diffenbacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffenbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diffenbacher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Diffenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffenbacher 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Diffenbacher. 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 103 military records available for the last name Diffenbacher. For the veterans among your Diffenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffenbacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Diffenbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Diffenbacher in 1962 was 87, and 49 in 2003.

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