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Defenderfer Family History

Defenderfer 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: Diefenderfer, Diffenderfer, Diefendorf, Leuenberger, Leyendecker

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Where is the Defenderfer family from?

You can see how Defenderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defenderfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defenderfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Defenderfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Defenderfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Defenderfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defenderfer 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 Defenderfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defenderfer. 60% of Defenderfer men worked as a Manager.

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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 1940

  • Manager
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Defenderfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Defenderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defenderfer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Defenderfer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Defenderfer. For the veterans among your Defenderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defenderfer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Defenderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Defenderfer in 1962 was 54, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defenderfer 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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