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Deffez Family History

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

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Where is the Deffez family from?

You can see how Deffez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffez family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Deffez families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Deffez families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Deffez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffez 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Deffez. 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 29 military records available for the last name Deffez. For the veterans among your Deffez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffez lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Deffez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Deffez in 1976 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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