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Diefenbacher Family History

Diefenbacher 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: Diefenbach, Offenbacher, Dieffenbach, Ottenbacher, Rickenbacker

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Where is the Diefenbacher family from?

You can see how Diefenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefenbacher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Diefenbacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Diefenbacher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diefenbacher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diefenbacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diefenbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Diefenbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diefenbacher. 60% of Diefenbacher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Diefenbacher women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diefenbacher were Operator and 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Diefenbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Diefenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefenbacher 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Diefenbacher. 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 276 military records available for the last name Diefenbacher. For the veterans among your Diefenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefenbacher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Diefenbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Diefenbacher in 1962 was 59, and 52 in 2004.

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