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Defrayne Family History

Defrayne 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: Defrain, Defrance, Dufrane, Frayne, Deane, Fayne, Dejaynes, Delane

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Where is the Defrayne family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Defrayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrayne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Defrayne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Defrayne. For the veterans among your Defrayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrayne lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Defrayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Defrayne in 1970 was 68, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defrayne 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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