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Deforke Family History

Deforke 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: Deforge, Devore, Decorte, Delorge, Deford, Demore, Defoe, Delorme

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What did your Deforke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deforke. 100% of Deforke men worked as a Carpenter Helper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Deforke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deforke 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Deforke. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Deforke. For the veterans among your Deforke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deforke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Deforke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deforke in 1970 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

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