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Deffet Family History

Deffet 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: Duffer, Leffert, Geffen, Reffett, Defee, Moffet, Taffet, Duffett

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Where is the Deffet family from?

You can see how Deffet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deffet family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Deffet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Deffet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffet 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Deffet. 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 33 military records available for the last name Deffet. For the veterans among your Deffet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Deffet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deffet in 1965 was 62, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffet 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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