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Defors Family History

Defors 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, Delos, Demory, Debord, Devore, Deforest, Duford, Demos

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Where is the Defors family from?

You can see how Defors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defors family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Defors families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Defors's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Defors families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defors surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Defors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defors. 100% of Defors men worked as an Inspector.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Defors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defors 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Defors. 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 11 military records available for the last name Defors. For the veterans among your Defors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defors lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Defors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defors in 1991 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defors 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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