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Defrank Family History

Defrank 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: De Frank, Frank, Hebrank, Defrain, Defrance, Degrand, Dufrane, Dean

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Where is the Defrank family from?

You can see how Defrank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defrank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Defrank families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Defrank's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Defrank families in 1891.
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What did your Defrank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defrank. 48% of Defrank men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Defrank women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defrank were Handyman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Handyman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defrank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrank 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Defrank. 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 464 military records available for the last name Defrank. For the veterans among your Defrank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrank lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Defrank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Defrank in 1957 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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