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Defau Family History

Defau 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, Dear, Deak, Demar, Demay, Pfau, Degan, Devan, Dewan, Delay

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Where is the Defau family from?

You can see how Defau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Defau families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Defau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Defau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defau 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 60 census records available for the last name Defau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defau 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Defau. 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 10 military records available for the last name Defau. For the veterans among your Defau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defau lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Defau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defau in 1971 was 41, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defau 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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