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Defraites 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, Debates, De Ruiter, Dorantes, Defrain, Defrance, De Freitas

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Where is the Defraites family from?

You can see how Defraites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defraites family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defraites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Defraites families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Defraites's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Defraites families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Defraites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defraites 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Defraites. 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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There are 50 military records available for the last name Defraites. For the veterans among your Defraites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defraites lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Defraites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Defraites in 1975 was 83, and 78 in 2002.

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