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Defante Family History

Defante Name 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: Infante, Deane, Durante, Fante, Delane, Dente, Demonte, Elefante

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Defante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defante 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Defante. 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 8 military records available for the last name Defante. For the veterans among your Defante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defante lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Defante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Defante in 1975 was 75, and 86 in 2001.

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