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Defrancis Family History

Defrancis 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: De Francis, Francis, Lefrancois, Defrance, Francia, Frances, Defrain

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Where is the Defrancis family from?

You can see how Defrancis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrancis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defrancis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Defrancis family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Defrancis's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Defrancis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Defrancis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrancis 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Defrancis. 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 90 military records available for the last name Defrancis. For the veterans among your Defrancis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrancis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Defrancis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Defrancis in 1957 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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