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Defond Family History

Defond 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: Deford, Demond, Desmond, Debord, Dedon, Deland, Devon, Delong, Duford

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Where is the Defond family from?

You can see how Defond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defond family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Defond families living in Rhode Island. This was about 86% of all the recorded Defond's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Defond families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Defond ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Defond. 100% of Defond men worked as a Journalier.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Defond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defond 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Defond. 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 41 military records available for the last name Defond. For the veterans among your Defond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defond lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Defond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Defond in 1967 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defond 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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