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Defere Family History

Defere 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: Defee, Devere, Defer, Deere, Lefevre, Revere, Severe, Deger, Deneve

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Where is the Defere family from?

You can see how Defere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Defere families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Defere's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Defere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defere 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 136 census records available for the last name Defere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defere 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Defere. 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 18 military records available for the last name Defere. For the veterans among your Defere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defere lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Defere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Defere in 1965 was 84, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defere 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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