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Defraga Family History

Defraga 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: Fraga, Defrain, Dragan, Drag, Deramo, Delage, Perala, Darragh

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Where is the Defraga family from?

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

There are 87 census records available for the last name Defraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defraga 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Defraga. 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 9 military records available for the last name Defraga. For the veterans among your Defraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defraga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Defraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Defraga in 1963 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

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