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Defuria Family History

Defuria 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: Furia, De Furia, Uemura, Deloria, Faria, Furio, Eguia, Tafuri, Peura

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Where is the Defuria family from?

You can see how Defuria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defuria family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Defuria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Defuria family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Defuria's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Defuria families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defuria 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 Defuria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defuria. 34% of Defuria men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Defuria women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Defuria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Defuria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defuria 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Defuria. 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 85 military records available for the last name Defuria. For the veterans among your Defuria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defuria lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Defuria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Defuria in 1954 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defuria 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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