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Defaut Family History

Defaut 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: Denault, Dewart, Dufault, Daut, Devault, Devaul, Dewalt, Depaul

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Where is the Defaut family from?

You can see how Defaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defaut family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defaut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Defaut families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Defaut's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Defaut families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Defaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defaut 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Defaut. 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 73 military records available for the last name Defaut. For the veterans among your Defaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defaut lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Defaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Defaut in 1963 was 88, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defaut 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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