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Defraitas Family History

Defraitas 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: Defrates, De Freitas, Freitas, Defrain, Petraitis, De Rita, Freitag

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Where is the Defraitas family from?

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

There are 24 census records available for the last name Defraitas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defraitas 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Defraitas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Defraitas. For the veterans among your Defraitas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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