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Defense Family History

Defense 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: Demeuse, Defee, Derenne, Deese, Desens, Devens, Defreese, Lefevre

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Where is the Defense family from?

You can see how Defense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defense family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defense family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Defense's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Defense families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Defense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defense 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Defense. 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 329 military records available for the last name Defense. For the veterans among your Defense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defense lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Defense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Defense in 1978 was 89, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defense 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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