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Defrell Family History

Defrell 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: Deverell, Dibrell, Darrell, Drell, Perrell, Durell, Durrell, Debell

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Where is the Defrell family from?

You can see how Defrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defrell family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Defrell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Defrell families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Defrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrell 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 Defrell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Defrell. For the veterans among your Defrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Defrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Defrell in 1977 was 89, and 55 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defrell 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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