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Defour Family History

Defour 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: Dufour, Asfour, Decoux, De Foor, Defer, Deford, Defoe, Delcour, Deur

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Where is the Defour family from?

You can see how Defour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defour family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Defour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Defour families living in Quebec. This was about 76% of all the recorded Defour's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Defour families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defour 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 Defour ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Defour. 100% of Defour men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defour 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Defour. 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 136 military records available for the last name Defour. For the veterans among your Defour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defour lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Defour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Defour in 1961 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defour 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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