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Defosset Family History

Defosset 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: Desfosses, Delfosse, Derossett, Fosse, Dosser, Fossey, Dessert

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Where is the Defosset family from?

You can see how Defosset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defosset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defosset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Defosset families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Defosset's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Defosset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defosset 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 Defosset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defosset. 100% of Defosset men worked as a Manager and 100% of Defosset women worked as a Packer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Defosset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defosset 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Defosset. 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 15 military records available for the last name Defosset. For the veterans among your Defosset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defosset lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Defosset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Defosset in 1967 was 90, and 79 in 2004.

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