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Defrange Family History

Defrange 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: Defrance, Degrange, De Lange, Demange, Dufrane, Grange, Lafrance

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Where is the Defrange family from?

You can see how Defrange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrange family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Defrange families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Defrange's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Defrange families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defrange surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Defrange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrange 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Defrange. 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 21 military records available for the last name Defrange. For the veterans among your Defrange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrange lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Defrange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defrange in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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