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Defly Family History

Defly 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: Dealy, Deely, Deily, Dery, Delp, Denny, Duffy, Demay, Dell, Dey

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Where is the Defly family from?

You can see how Defly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Defly families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Defly families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Defly's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Defly families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Defly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defly 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Defly. 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 Defly. For the veterans among your Defly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Defly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Defly in 1980 was 85, and 84 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defly 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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