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Defauw Family History

Defauw Surname Meaning

Flemish (also De Fauw): topographic name with (fused) French preposition de ‘from’ from Old French fau ‘beech (tree)’ from Latin fagus or a habitational name for someone from any of several places named with this word.

The surname Defauw is also found in Wallonia.

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


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Where is the Defauw family from?

You can see how Defauw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defauw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Defauw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Defauw families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Defauw's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Defauw families in 1911.
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What did your Defauw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defauw. 50% of Defauw men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Defauw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defauw 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Defauw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Defauw. For the veterans among your Defauw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defauw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Defauw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defauw in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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