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Defrahn Family History

Defrahn 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: Defrain, Dean, Drain, Verran, Safran, Dearman, Dearth, Dehn, Grahn

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Where is the Defrahn family from?

You can see how Defrahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrahn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Defrahn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Defrahn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Defrahn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Defrahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrahn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Defrahn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Defrahn. For the veterans among your Defrahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Defrahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Defrahn in 1964 was 60, and 32 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defrahn 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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