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Defon Family History

Defon 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: Dedon, Devon, Deon, Delon, Degon, Defoe, Dean, Don, Heron, Leon

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Where is the Defon family from?

You can see how Defon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Defon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Defon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defon 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 179 census records available for the last name Defon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defon 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Defon. 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 Defon. For the veterans among your Defon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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