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Defell Family History

Defell 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: Debell, Decell, Dewell, Dezell, Fell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Dell

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Where is the Defell family from?

You can see how Defell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defell family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Defell's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Defell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defell 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 33 census records available for the last name Defell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Defell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Defell. For the veterans among your Defell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Defell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Defell in 1970 was 79, and 50 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defell 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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