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Deffe Family History

Deffe Surname 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: Defee, Defoe, Duff, Duffer, Duffy, Neff, Reff, Dee, Deane, Denke

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Where is the Deffe family from?

You can see how Deffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Deffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Deffe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Deffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffe 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 Deffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deffe. 100% of Deffe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Deffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Deffe. 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 59 military records available for the last name Deffe. For the veterans among your Deffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Deffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Deffe in 1973 was 94, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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