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Defratis Family History

Defratis 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, Defrain, Debates, Stratis, Demarais, De Rogatis, Petrakis

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Where is the Defratis family from?

You can see how Defratis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defratis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defratis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Defratis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Defratis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Defratis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Defratis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defratis 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 Defratis. 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 107 military records available for the last name Defratis. For the veterans among your Defratis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defratis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Defratis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Defratis in 1947 was 70, and 82 in 2003.

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