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Diefenderfer Family History

Diefenderfer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Diefendorfer a derivative of Diefendorf.

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


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Where is the Diefenderfer family from?

You can see how Diefenderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diefenderfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diefenderfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Diefenderfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Diefenderfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diefenderfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diefenderfer 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 Diefenderfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diefenderfer. 19% of Diefenderfer men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Diefenderfer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diefenderfer were Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    9%

What Diefenderfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Diefenderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diefenderfer 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Diefenderfer. 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 802 military records available for the last name Diefenderfer. For the veterans among your Diefenderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diefenderfer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Diefenderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Diefenderfer in 1960 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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