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Defoster Family History

Defoster 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: Dempster, Doster, Foster, Decoste, Deuster, De Coster, Deister

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Where is the Defoster family from?

You can see how Defoster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defoster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Defoster families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Defoster's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Defoster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defoster 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 Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Defoster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defoster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Defoster. 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 21 military records available for the last name Defoster. For the veterans among your Defoster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defoster lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Defoster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Defoster in 1980 was 79, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defoster 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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