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Defriest Family History

Defriest Surname Meaning

Variant of Defreest a surname of French origin (see Deforest).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Defriest family from?

You can see how Defriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defriest family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Defriest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 10 Defriest families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Defriest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defriest families in 1840.
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What did your Defriest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Defriest. 100% of Defriest men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Defriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defriest 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Defriest. 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 71 military records available for the last name Defriest. For the veterans among your Defriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defriest lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Defriest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Defriest in 1968 was 72, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defriest 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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