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Defonso Family History

Defonso 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: Alfonso, Afonso, Delos, Dedon, Delano, Devon, Deloney, Redondo

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Where is the Defonso family from?

You can see how Defonso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defonso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Defonso families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Defonso's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Defonso families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Defonso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defonso 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Defonso. 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 19 military records available for the last name Defonso. For the veterans among your Defonso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defonso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Defonso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Defonso in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defonso 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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