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Deffries Family History

Deffries 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: De Fries, Jeffries, De Vries, Defrees, Jefferies, Jeffres, Fries

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Where is the Deffries family from?

You can see how Deffries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffries family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deffries family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffries's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Deffries families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffries 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 77 census records available for the last name Deffries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffries 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Deffries. 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 61 military records available for the last name Deffries. For the veterans among your Deffries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffries lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Deffries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Deffries in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffries 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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