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Defler Family History

Defler 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: Demler, Deller, Degler, Dehler, Defer, Derfler, Lefler, Hefler

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Where is the Defler family from?

You can see how Defler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Defler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Defler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Defler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Defler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defler 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Defler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Defler. For the veterans among your Defler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Defler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Defler in 1970 was 69, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defler 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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