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Defeher Family History

Defeher 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: Demeter, Feher, Deisher, Defee, Dreher, Deemer, Deremer, Deffner

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Where is the Defeher family from?

You can see how Defeher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defeher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Defeher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Defeher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Defeher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defeher 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 54 census records available for the last name Defeher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defeher 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Defeher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Defeher. For the veterans among your Defeher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defeher lifespan?

Average Defeher life expectancy in 1984 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defeher 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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