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Defranchi Family History

Defranchi 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, Franchi, Lefrancois, La Franchi, De Francis, Demanche

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Where is the Defranchi family from?

You can see how Defranchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defranchi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defranchi family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Defranchi's in USA. California had the highest population of Defranchi families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Defranchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defranchi 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Defranchi. 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 8 military records available for the last name Defranchi. For the veterans among your Defranchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defranchi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Defranchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Defranchi in 1967 was 45, and 77 in 2000.

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