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Defranc Family History

Defranc 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: Defrance, Franc, Defrain, Degrand, De Frank, Dufrane, De Franco

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Where is the Defranc family from?

You can see how Defranc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defranc family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defranc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Defranc families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Defranc's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Defranc families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Defranc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defranc 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Defranc. 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 5 military records available for the last name Defranc. For the veterans among your Defranc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defranc lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Defranc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Defranc in 1967 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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