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Defrey Family History

Defrey 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: Deprey, Dery, Jeffrey, Dewey, Derry, Debree, Alfrey, Deary, Denley

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Where is the Defrey family from?

You can see how Defrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Defrey families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Defrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Defrey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Defrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrey 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Defrey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Defrey. For the veterans among your Defrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Defrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Defrey in 1969 was 77, and 69 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defrey 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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