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Deffley Family History

Deffley Name Meaning

see Diffley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Diffley, Peffley, Heffley, Jeffrey, Denley, Densley, Deeley, Deffner

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Where is the Deffley family from?

You can see how Deffley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deffley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Deffley family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffley's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Deffley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deffley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deffley. 75% of Deffley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Deffley women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deffley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffley 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Deffley. 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 256 military records available for the last name Deffley. For the veterans among your Deffley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Deffley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deffley in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

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