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Diffenderfer Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Diefendörfer (see Diefenderfer ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Diefenderfer, Langenderfer, Linenberger, Kochenderfer, Poffenberger

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Where is the Diffenderfer family from?

You can see how Diffenderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffenderfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffenderfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Diffenderfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Diffenderfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diffenderfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffenderfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diffenderfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diffenderfer. 20% of Diffenderfer men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Diffenderfer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diffenderfer were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Diffenderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffenderfer 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Diffenderfer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Diffenderfer. For the veterans among your Diffenderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffenderfer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Diffenderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Diffenderfer in 1944 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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