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Defendoll Family History

Defendoll 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: Diefendorf, Devendorf, Fennell, Kendall, Denholm, Deverell, Amendola

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Where is the Defendoll family from?

You can see how Defendoll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defendoll family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Defendoll families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Defendoll's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Defendoll families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Defendoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defendoll 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 Defendoll. 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 Defendoll. For the veterans among your Defendoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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