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Defeyo Family History

Defeyo 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: Dewey, Defee, Demey, Defer, Deyo, De Feo, Demayo, Devey, Dery, Diego

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Where is the Defeyo family from?

You can see how Defeyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defeyo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defeyo family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defeyo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defeyo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Defeyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defeyo 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 Defeyo. 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 1 military records available for the last name Defeyo. For the veterans among your Defeyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defeyo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1994, in the United States, Defeyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Defeyo in 1956 was 48, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defeyo 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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