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Defries Family History

Defries Surname Meaning

see De Vries.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Defries family from?

You can see how Defries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Defries families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Defries families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Defries's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Defries families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defries 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 Defries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defries. 30% of Defries men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Defries women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defries were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Defries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defries 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Defries. 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 815 military records available for the last name Defries. For the veterans among your Defries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defries lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Defries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Defries in 1942 was 37, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defries 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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