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Defnet Family History

Defnet 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: Dennen, Dent, Depner, Deane, Derner, Denner, Vernet, Deaner, Defee

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What did your Defnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defnet. 100% of Defnet men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Defnet women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Defnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defnet 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 Defnet. 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 84 military records available for the last name Defnet. For the veterans among your Defnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defnet lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Defnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Defnet in 1958 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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