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Defruiter Family History

Defruiter 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: De Ruiter, De Ruyter, Delauter, Ferriter, Deiter, De Sutter, Deuster

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Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Defruiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Defruiter in 1972 was 59, and 62 in 2001.

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