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Deforde Family History

Deforde 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: Deford, Deforge, Deborde, Debord, Forde, Devore, Duford, Decorte

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Where is the Deforde family from?

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

There are 68 census records available for the last name Deforde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deforde 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 Deforde. 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 23 military records available for the last name Deforde. For the veterans among your Deforde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deforde lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Deforde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Deforde in 1969 was 81, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deforde 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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