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Defonds Family History

Defonds 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, Lemonds, Demond, Dennis, Delos, Fonda, Fones, Desmond, Debord

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Where is the Defonds family from?

You can see how Defonds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defonds family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Defonds families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Defonds's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Defonds families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Defonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defonds 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Defonds. 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 2 military records available for the last name Defonds. For the veterans among your Defonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defonds lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Defonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Defonds in 1973 was 75, and 71 in 1977.

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