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Defriece Family History

Defriece Surname Meaning

Variant of Defries (see De Fries ) a surname of French origin (see Deforest).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Defriece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defriece family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Defriece families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Defriece families living in Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Defriece's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Defriece families in 1880.
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There are 348 census records available for the last name Defriece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defriece 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Defriece. 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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There are 70 military records available for the last name Defriece. For the veterans among your Defriece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defriece lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Defriece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Defriece in 1960 was 43, and 59 in 2003.

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