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Defrieze Family History

Defrieze 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: Frieze, Defreese, Defreece, Debree, Defee, Depriest, Friez, Degree

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Where is the Defrieze family from?

You can see how Defrieze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrieze family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Defrieze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Defrieze family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defrieze's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defrieze families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defrieze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Defrieze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrieze 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Defrieze. 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 15 military records available for the last name Defrieze. For the veterans among your Defrieze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrieze lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Defrieze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Defrieze in 1966 was 76, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defrieze 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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