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Defferson Family History

Defferson 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: Efferson, Jefferson, Hefferon, Enderson, Peterson, Reierson, Daffern

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Where is the Defferson family from?

You can see how Defferson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defferson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defferson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Defferson family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Defferson's in USA. California had the highest population of Defferson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Defferson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defferson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Defferson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Defferson. For the veterans among your Defferson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defferson lifespan?

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