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Defieux Family History

Defieux 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: Lemieux, Denier, Lesieur, Defee, Vieux, Devereux, Debroux, Decoux

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Where is the Defieux family from?

You can see how Defieux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defieux family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Defieux families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Defieux families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Defieux's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Defieux families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Defieux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defieux 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Defieux. 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 3 military records available for the last name Defieux. For the veterans among your Defieux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defieux lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Defieux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Defieux in 1972 was 80, and 62 in 1978.

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