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Deffler Family History

Deffler 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: Deffner, Leffler, Heffler, Derfler, Effler, Duffer, Demler, Reffner

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Where is the Deffler family from?

You can see how Deffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Deffler families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Deffler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deffler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffler 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 Deffler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deffler. 34% of Deffler men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Deffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Deffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffler 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Deffler. 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 73 military records available for the last name Deffler. For the veterans among your Deffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Deffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deffler in 1962 was 79, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deffler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffler 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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