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Defrier Family History

Defrier 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: Ferrier, Dermer, Derner, Perrier, Berrier, Denier, Verrier, Derrer

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Where is the Defrier family from?

You can see how Defrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defrier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defrier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defrier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Defrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Defrier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Defrier. For the veterans among your Defrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrier lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Defrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Defrier in 1970 was 47, and 92 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defrier 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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