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Defa Family History

Defa 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: Depa, Dena, Dea, Deja, Dean, Dana, Reza, Dear, Dery, Deo

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Where is the Defa family from?

You can see how Defa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Defa family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Defa's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Defa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defa 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 Defa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defa. 50% of Defa men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Contractor
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Defa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defa 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Defa. 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 90 military records available for the last name Defa. For the veterans among your Defa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Defa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Defa in 1971 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defa 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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