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Defina Family History

Defina 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: De Fina, Devine, Regina, Devin, Pecina, Reina, Medina, Dein, Deming

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Where is the Defina family from?

You can see how Defina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Defina families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Defina's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Defina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defina 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 Defina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defina. 19% of Defina men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Defina women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defina were Bartender and Sales Girl.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Bartender
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
  • Sales Girl
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defina 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Defina. 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 230 military records available for the last name Defina. For the veterans among your Defina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defina lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Defina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Defina in 1961 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defina 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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