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Def Family History

Def 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: Deo, Dey, Dee, Dew, Dec, Dea, Der, De, Drew, He

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Where is the Def family from?

You can see how Def families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Def family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Def families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Def families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Def's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Def families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Def. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Def 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Def. 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 13 military records available for the last name Def. For the veterans among your Def ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Def lifespan?

Average Def life expectancy in 1971 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Def 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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