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Defreis Family History

Defreis 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: Defrees, Freis, Dreis, Defrain, Defreese, Dennis, Reis, Terres, Duris

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Where is the Defreis family from?

You can see how Defreis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defreis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defreis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Defreis families living in Missouri. This was about 84% of all the recorded Defreis's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Defreis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Defreis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defreis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Defreis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Defreis. For the veterans among your Defreis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defreis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Defreis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Defreis in 1977 was 84, and 92 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defreis 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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