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Diffenbaugh Family History

Diffenbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Diefenbach.

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


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Where is the Diffenbaugh family from?

You can see how Diffenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Diffenbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Diffenbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Diffenbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diffenbaugh 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 Diffenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diffenbaugh. 20% of Diffenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Diffenbaugh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diffenbaugh were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Diffenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Diffenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffenbaugh 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Diffenbaugh. 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 495 military records available for the last name Diffenbaugh. For the veterans among your Diffenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Diffenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Diffenbaugh in 1956 was 64, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Diffenbaugh 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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