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Deforris Family History

Deforris 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: Deforrest, Dorris, Morris, Norris, Doris, Farris, Demarais, Deloria

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Where is the Deforris family from?

You can see how Deforris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deforris family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deforris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Deforris family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deforris's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deforris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deforris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Deforris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deforris 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deforris. 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 9 military records available for the last name Deforris. For the veterans among your Deforris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deforris lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Deforris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Deforris in 1969 was 66, and 88 in 1981.

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