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Defew Family History

Defew 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: Defee, Defer, Drew, Deep, Deger, Debes, Dewey, Dee, Deeg, Dees

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Where is the Defew family from?

You can see how Defew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Defew families living in Norfolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Defew's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Defew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defew 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 Defew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Defew. 72% of Defew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant Unemployed
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defew 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Defew. 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 97 military records available for the last name Defew. For the veterans among your Defew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Defew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Defew in 1966 was 61, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Defew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defew 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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