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Deerfoot Family History

Deerfoot 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: Kerfoot, De Roos, Barfoot, De Foor, De Groot, De Roo, Dermott

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Where is the Deerfoot family from?

You can see how Deerfoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deerfoot family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Deerfoot families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Deerfoot's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Deerfoot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deerfoot 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 Deerfoot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Deerfoot. 100% of Deerfoot men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Deerfoot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Deerfoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deerfoot 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Deerfoot. 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 4 military records available for the last name Deerfoot. For the veterans among your Deerfoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deerfoot lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Deerfoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deerfoot in 1966 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deerfoot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deerfoot 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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