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Defone Family History

Defone 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: Defoe, Delone, Devine, Drone, Deane, Dedon, Devon, Devore, Deloney

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Where is the Defone family from?

You can see how Defone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defone family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Defone's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Defone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defone 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 76 census records available for the last name Defone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defone 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Defone. 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 9 military records available for the last name Defone. For the veterans among your Defone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defone lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1996, in the United States, Defone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Defone in 1956 was 50, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defone 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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