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Defily Family History

Defily 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: Deily, Daily, Emily, Dealy, Neily, Deely, Keily, Reily, Deville

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Where is the Defily family from?

You can see how Defily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defily family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Defily families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Defily's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Defily families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Defily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defily 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Defily. 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 Defily. For the veterans among your Defily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defily lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Defily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Defily in 1965 was 85, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defily 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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