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Defendach Family History

Defendach 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: Diefenbach, Meenach, Dernbach, Defenbaugh, Dieffenbach, Diefendorf

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Where is the Defendach family from?

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

There are 6 census records available for the last name Defendach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defendach 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Defendach. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Defendach. For the veterans among your Defendach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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