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Diffin Family History

Diffin Surname Meaning

Irish (Armagh and Derry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhfinn see Duffin

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


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Where is the Diffin family from?

You can see how Diffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Diffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Diffin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Diffin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Diffin families in 1911.
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What did your Diffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Diffin. 34% of Diffin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Diffin women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Diffin were Laborer Section and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Laborer Section
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Diffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diffin 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Diffin. 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 481 military records available for the last name Diffin. For the veterans among your Diffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diffin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Diffin in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

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