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Defliger Family History

Defliger 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: Heiliger, Seeliger, Derflinger, Delger, Denlinger, Dehlinger

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Where is the Defliger family from?

You can see how Defliger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defliger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defliger family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Defliger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Defliger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defliger 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 8 census records available for the last name Defliger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defliger 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 Defliger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Defliger. For the veterans among your Defliger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defliger lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Defliger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Defliger in 1979 was 68, and 99 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defliger 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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