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Defuentes Family History

Defuentes 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: Fuentes, Cifuentes, Sifuentes, Fuente, Lafuente, Puentes, Fuertes

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Where is the Defuentes family from?

You can see how Defuentes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defuentes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defuentes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Defuentes families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Defuentes's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Defuentes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Defuentes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defuentes 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Defuentes. 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 65 military records available for the last name Defuentes. For the veterans among your Defuentes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defuentes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Defuentes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Defuentes in 1969 was 72, and 32 in 2004.

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