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Defoney Family History

Defoney 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: Deloney, Delaney, Devaney, Deeney, Droney, Delorey, Deffner, Duffney

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Where is the Defoney family from?

You can see how Defoney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defoney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defoney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Defoney families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Defoney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Defoney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defoney 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 86 census records available for the last name Defoney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defoney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Defoney. 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 41 military records available for the last name Defoney. For the veterans among your Defoney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defoney lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Defoney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Defoney in 1950 was 69, and 29 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defoney 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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