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Definbaugh Family History

Definbaugh 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: Defibaugh, Defenbaugh, Heinbaugh, Deffenbaugh, Redenbaugh, Bedenbaugh

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Where is the Definbaugh family from?

You can see how Definbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Definbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Definbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Definbaugh families living in Maryland. This was about 48% of all the recorded Definbaugh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Definbaugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Definbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Definbaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Definbaugh. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Definbaugh. For the veterans among your Definbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Definbaugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Definbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Definbaugh in 1958 was 49, and 48 in 2003.

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