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Defford Family History

Defford 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: Deford, Mefford, Dufford, Dunford, Gifford, Telford, Ledford, Pafford

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Where is the Defford family from?

You can see how Defford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Defford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Defford family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Defford's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Defford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defford 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 Defford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Defford. 100% of Defford women worked as a 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

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

What Defford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Defford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defford 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Defford. 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 10 military records available for the last name Defford. For the veterans among your Defford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defford lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Defford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Defford in 1974 was 62, and 83 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Defford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defford 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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