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Defevers Family History

Defevers 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: Lefevers, Lefever, Beevers, Deavers, Devers, Lafevers, Seevers

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Where is the Defevers family from?

You can see how Defevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defevers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Defevers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Defevers families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Defevers's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Defevers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defevers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Defevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defevers. 38% of Defevers men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Coal Loader
    25%

What Defevers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Defevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defevers 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Defevers. 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 61 military records available for the last name Defevers. For the veterans among your Defevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defevers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Defevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Defevers in 1961 was 40, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defevers 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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