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Defenthaler Family History

Defenthaler 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: Tiefenthaler, Mergenthaler, Siegenthaler, Schoenthaler, Dauenhauer

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Where is the Defenthaler family from?

You can see how Defenthaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defenthaler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defenthaler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Defenthaler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defenthaler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defenthaler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Defenthaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defenthaler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Defenthaler. 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 Defenthaler. For the veterans among your Defenthaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defenthaler lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Defenthaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Defenthaler in 1982 was 80, and 88 in 1991.

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