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Defandorf Family History

Defandorf 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: Diefendorf, Devendorf, Neuendorf, Endorf, Deardorff, Handorf, Wendorf

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Where is the Defandorf family from?

You can see how Defandorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defandorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Defandorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Defandorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defandorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defandorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defandorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Defandorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defandorf 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Defandorf. 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 34 military records available for the last name Defandorf. For the veterans among your Defandorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defandorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Defandorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Defandorf in 1962 was 81, and 90 in 1987.

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