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Defonti Family History

Defonti 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: Demonte, Leonti, Demont, Fonti, Dent, Dedon, Decoste, Devon, Demotte

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Where is the Defonti family from?

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

There are 16 census records available for the last name Defonti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defonti 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 Defonti. 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 1 military records available for the last name Defonti. For the veterans among your Defonti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defonti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Defonti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Defonti in 1964 was 62, and 63 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defonti 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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