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Defant Family History

Defant 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, Levant, Dent, Dechant, Dewart, Degan, Devan, Deane, Fant

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Where is the Defant family from?

You can see how Defant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Defant families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Defant's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Defant families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Defant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defant 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Defant. 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 45 military records available for the last name Defant. For the veterans among your Defant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Defant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Defant in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defant 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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