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Defraine Family History

Defraine 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, Demaine, Delaine, Defrance, Dechaine, Dufrane, Draine, Drain

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Where is the Defraine family from?

You can see how Defraine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defraine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Defraine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Defraine families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Defraine's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Defraine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defraine 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 Defraine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Defraine. 60% of Defraine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defraine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defraine 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Defraine. 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 53 military records available for the last name Defraine. For the veterans among your Defraine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defraine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Defraine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Defraine in 1965 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defraine 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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