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Defnall Family History

Defnall 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: Darnall, Devall, De Wall, Fennell, Dowdall, Fall, Kelsall, Denault

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Where is the Defnall family from?

You can see how Defnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defnall family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Defnall family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Defnall's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Defnall families in 1880.
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What did your Defnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defnall. 50% of Defnall men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Defnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defnall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Defnall. 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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There are 63 military records available for the last name Defnall. For the veterans among your Defnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defnall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Defnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Defnall in 1970 was 63, and 84 in 2003.

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