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Defate Family History

Defate 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: Debates, Date, Deane, Delage, Demato, Depace, Defee, Delane, Dente

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Where is the Defate family from?

You can see how Defate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defate family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Defate family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Defate's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Defate families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Defate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defate 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Defate. 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 6 military records available for the last name Defate. For the veterans among your Defate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defate lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Defate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Defate in 1963 was 68, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defate 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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