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Defao Family History

Defao 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: Delao, Dean, Dear, Deo, Deak, Demar, Demay, Cefalo, Degan, Devan

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Where is the Defao family from?

You can see how Defao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defao family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defao's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defao families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Defao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defao 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Defao. 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 Defao. For the veterans among your Defao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defao lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Defao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Defao in 1978 was 90, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defao 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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