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Defriez Family History

Defriez 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: Friez, De Fries, Deprez, Defrees, Dearie, Fries, Ferrier, Erie, Jerez

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Where is the Defriez family from?

You can see how Defriez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defriez family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Defriez families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Defriez families living in Essex. This was about 48% of all the recorded Defriez's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Defriez families in 1891.
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What did your Defriez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defriez. 100% of Defriez men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defriez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defriez 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Defriez. 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 70 military records available for the last name Defriez. For the veterans among your Defriez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defriez lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Defriez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Defriez in 1965 was 89, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defriez ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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