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Defore Family History

Defore 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: Devore, Deford, Demore, Defoe, Deforge, De Fore, Dore, Demory, Pecore

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Where is the Defore family from?

You can see how Defore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Defore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Defore families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Defore's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Defore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Defore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defore. 38% of Defore men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Defore women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defore were Salesman and None.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • None
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Defore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defore 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Defore. 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 429 military records available for the last name Defore. For the veterans among your Defore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defore lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Defore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Defore in 1949 was 32, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defore 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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