Defossey Family History

Defossey 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, Fossey, Delfosse, Dossey, Fosse, Dosser, Decoursey, Debrosse, Derousse, Cossey

35	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
12	Immigration Records
37	Census and Voter Lists
27	Member Trees

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Where is the Defossey family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defossey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 37 census records available for the last name Defossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defossey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Defossey. 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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Military Records

There are 1 military records available for the last name Defossey. For the veterans among your Defossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defossey lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Defossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Defossey in 1991 was 73, and 65 in 2002.

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Defossey Surname Meaning

Where is the Defossey family from?

What Defossey family records will you find?

What is the average Defossey lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Defossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Defossey in 1991 was 73, and 65 in 2002.

Defossey Family History

Defossey Surname Meaning

112 record(s) for Defossey

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Defossey Surname Meaning

112 record(s) for Defossey

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Where is the Defossey family from?

What Defossey family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Defossey family history

What is the average Defossey lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Defossey family tree

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