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Deffen Family History

Deffen 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: Geffen, Offen, Duffer, Dennen, Draffen, Duffin, Daffern, Defee

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Where is the Deffen family from?

You can see how Deffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deffen families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Deffen family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Deffen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deffen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Deffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Deffen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Deffen. For the veterans among your Deffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Deffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Deffen in 1980 was 80, and 90 in 1999.

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