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Defren Family History

Defren 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: Deren, Herren, Dennen, Debree, Doren, Efron, Geffen, Dern, Defee

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Where is the Defren family from?

You can see how Defren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Defren families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Defren's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Defren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Defren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defren. 56% of Defren men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Salesman
    45%

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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Defren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defren 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Defren. 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 99 military records available for the last name Defren. For the veterans among your Defren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Defren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defren in 1962 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defren ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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