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Deflin Family History

Deflin 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: Devlin, Heflin, Delin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin, Devin

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Where is the Deflin family from?

You can see how Deflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deflin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Deflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Deflin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Deflin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Deflin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Deflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deflin 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 Deflin. 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 138 military records available for the last name Deflin. For the veterans among your Deflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deflin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Deflin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Deflin in 1972 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deflin 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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