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Defan Family History

Defan 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: Dean, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Deman, Bean, Fan, Duan, Dear, Deak

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Where is the Defan family from?

You can see how Defan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Defan families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Defan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Defan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Defan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Defan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Defan. For the veterans among your Defan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Defan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Defan in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defan 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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