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Defrese Family History

Defrese 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: Defreese, Debree, Deforest, Defee, Dufresne, Degree, Derise, Deese

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Where is the Defrese family from?

You can see how Defrese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrese family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defrese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Defrese families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Defrese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defrese families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defrese 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 Defrese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defrese. 58% of Defrese men worked as a Glass Worker.

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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

  • Glass Worker
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Defrese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrese 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Defrese. 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 32 military records available for the last name Defrese. For the veterans among your Defrese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrese lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Defrese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Defrese in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 2002.

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