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Defrease Family History

Defrease 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: Defreese, Frease, Defrees, Defreece, Secrease, Debree, Debrosse

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Where is the Defrease family from?

You can see how Defrease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrease family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Defrease families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Defrease's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Defrease families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Defrease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrease 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Defrease. 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 9 military records available for the last name Defrease. For the veterans among your Defrease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrease lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1998, in the United States, Defrease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Defrease in 1994 was 78, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defrease 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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