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De France Family History

De France 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: Defrance, De Franco, De Grace, De Francis, Di Franco, De Frank

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Where is the De France family from?

You can see how De France families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De France family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most De France families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 De France families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded De France's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of De France families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name De France. Like a window into their day-to-day life, De France 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 642 immigration records available for the last name De France. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name De France. For the veterans among your De France ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average De France lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, De France life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for De France in 1951 was 29, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your De France 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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