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Deef Family History

Deef 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: Deep, Dee, Deeg, Dees, Reef, Deer, Deem, Deel, Neef, Deen

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Deef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deef 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Deef. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Deef. For the veterans among your Deef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deef lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Deef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Deef in 1972 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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