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Deffendorf Family History

Deffendorf 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: Diefendorf, Devendorf, Heckendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf, Beckendorf

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Where is the Deffendorf family from?

You can see how Deffendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffendorf families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Deffendorf families living in New York. This was about 70% of all the recorded Deffendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deffendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Deffendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffendorf 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 Deffendorf. 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 8 military records available for the last name Deffendorf. For the veterans among your Deffendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffendorf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1996, in the United States, Deffendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deffendorf in 1954 was 49, and 53 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffendorf 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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