Origins of the Diffell surname
About the Diffells
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Interesting facts about Diffell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Diffell surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Diffells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Diffells.
What are the most common Diffell first names?
James
John
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Diffells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Diffells in 1921
General Servant Domestic
3
Cook (Domestic)
2
Cook
1
Domestic Servant
1
Dress Maker
1
Common male occupations for Diffells in 1921
Farmer
3
Agricultural Labourer
1
Agricultural Labourer And Occupier Of Land
1
Colonial Berken
1
Colonial Broken
1
