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Defendis Family History

Defendis 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: Dennis, Leventis, Resendes, Deeds, Denis, Dagenais, Resendiz, Desens

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Where is the Defendis family from?

You can see how Defendis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defendis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defendis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Defendis's in USA. California had the highest population of Defendis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defendis 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 73 census records available for the last name Defendis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defendis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Defendis. 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 56 military records available for the last name Defendis. For the veterans among your Defendis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defendis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Defendis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Defendis in 1964 was 37, and 59 in 2003.

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