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Defrietas Family History

Defrietas 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: Defrates, De Freitas, De Fries, De Rita, Defrees, Fries, Frias

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Where is the Defrietas family from?

You can see how Defrietas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrietas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Defrietas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Defrietas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Defrietas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Defrietas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrietas 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 Defrietas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Defrietas. For the veterans among your Defrietas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrietas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Defrietas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Defrietas in 1971 was 80, and 50 in 2001.

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