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Deffew Family History

Deffew 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: Leffew, Duffer, Geffen, Defee, Leffel, Peffer, Deffner, Defer, Defoe

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Where is the Deffew family from?

You can see how Deffew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Deffew families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffew's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Deffew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffew 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 Deffew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deffew. 60% of Deffew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Deffew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffew 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Deffew. 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 17 military records available for the last name Deffew. For the veterans among your Deffew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffew lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Deffew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deffew in 1969 was 79, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffew 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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