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Defresne Family History

Defresne 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: Dufresne, Derenne, Dufrene, Defreese, Defreece, Debree, Debrosse

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Where is the Defresne family from?

You can see how Defresne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defresne family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Defresne family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Defresne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Defresne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defresne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Defresne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defresne. 100% of Defresne men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Defresne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Defresne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defresne 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Defresne. 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 4 military records available for the last name Defresne. For the veterans among your Defresne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defresne lifespan?

Average Defresne life expectancy in 1999 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defresne 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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