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Defabia Family History

Defabia 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: Fabian, Arabia, Faria, Gebbia, Sarabia, Favia, Faia, Fabio, Sabia

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Where is the Defabia family from?

You can see how Defabia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defabia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Defabia families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Defabia family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Defabia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Defabia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Defabia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defabia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Defabia. 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 10 military records available for the last name Defabia. For the veterans among your Defabia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defabia lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Defabia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Defabia in 1971 was 78, and 84 in 1992.

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