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Defoil Family History

Defoil 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: Devol, Deford, Defoe, Dejoie, Deol, Foil, Devoid, Debois, Devoll

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Where is the Defoil family from?

You can see how Defoil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defoil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defoil family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Defoil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Defoil families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Defoil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defoil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Defoil. 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 2 military records available for the last name Defoil. For the veterans among your Defoil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defoil lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Defoil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Defoil in 1964 was 72, and 62 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defoil 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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