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Deflander Family History

Deflander 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: Sealander, Melander, Helander, Welander, Elander, Selander, Verlander

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Where is the Deflander family from?

You can see how Deflander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deflander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Deflander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Deflander family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Deflander's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Deflander families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deflander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Deflander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deflander 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 Deflander. 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 6 military records available for the last name Deflander. For the veterans among your Deflander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deflander lifespan?

Average Deflander life expectancy in 1962 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deflander 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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