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Defonse Family History

Defonse 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: Delfosse, Debose, Demonte, Defoe, Deforge, Delone, Fosse, Devine

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Where is the Defonse family from?

You can see how Defonse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defonse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defonse family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Defonse's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Defonse families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Defonse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defonse 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 Defonse. 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 7 military records available for the last name Defonse. For the veterans among your Defonse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defonse lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Defonse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Defonse in 1984 was 81, and 80 in 1997.

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