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Defris Family History

Defris 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: Dennis, Duris, Doris, Dellis, Ferris, Terris, De Riso, Derrig, Denis

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Where is the Defris family from?

You can see how Defris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defris family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Defris family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Defris's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Defris families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Defris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defris 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Defris. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Defris. For the veterans among your Defris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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