Defouw Family History

Defouw 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: Decoux, Debow, Deford, Dufour, Defoe, Decou, Deo, Delos, Deshaw, Demory

869	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
58	Military Records
59	Immigration Records
272	Census and Voter Lists
919	Member Trees

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Where is the Defouw family from?

You can see how Defouw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defouw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Defouw families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Defouw's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Defouw families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defouw 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 Record

There are 272 census records available for the last name Defouw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defouw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 59 immigration records available for the last name Defouw. 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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Military Records

There are 58 military records available for the last name Defouw. For the veterans among your Defouw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defouw lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Defouw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Defouw in 1942 was 33, and 82 in 2003.

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Defouw Surname Meaning

Where is the Defouw family from?

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What is the average Defouw lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Defouw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Defouw in 1942 was 33, and 82 in 2003.

Defouw Family History

Defouw Surname Meaning

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Defouw Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Defouw

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Where is the Defouw family from?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Defouw lifespan?

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