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Defleur Family History

Defleur 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: Demler, Lafleur, Deller, Degler, Dehler, Defer, Derfler, Lefler

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Where is the Defleur family from?

You can see how Defleur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defleur family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Defleur family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Defleur's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Defleur families in 1880.
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What did your Defleur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Defleur. 100% of Defleur men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Defleur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defleur 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Defleur. 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 4 military records available for the last name Defleur. For the veterans among your Defleur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defleur lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Defleur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Defleur in 1974 was 71, and 61 in 2001.

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