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Defe Family History

Defe 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: Dee, Defee, Defer, Dede, Defoe, Dube, Dore, Duke, Dean, Lee

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Where is the Defe family from?

You can see how Defe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Defe family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Defe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Defe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defe 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 69 census records available for the last name Defe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Defe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Defe. For the veterans among your Defe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defe 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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