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Deforne Family History

Deforne 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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Where is the Deforne family from?

You can see how Deforne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deforne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deforne families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Deforne family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Deforne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deforne families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Deforne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deforne 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Deforne. 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 3 military records available for the last name Deforne. For the veterans among your Deforne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deforne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Deforne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deforne in 1967 was 53, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deforne 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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