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Deffit Family History

Deffit 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: Duffin, Reffitt, Diffin, Tefft, Delfin, Moffit, Daffin, Duffie

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Where is the Deffit family from?

You can see how Deffit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Deffit families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Deffit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deffit families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Deffit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffit 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Deffit. 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 3 military records available for the last name Deffit. For the veterans among your Deffit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deffit 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deffit

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