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Defatte Family History

Defatte Name 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: Delatte, Demotte, Deslatte, Depatie, Infante, Matte, Dearth, Datta

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Where is the Defatte family from?

You can see how Defatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defatte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defatte family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Defatte's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Defatte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defatte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Defatte ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Defatte ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Defatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defatte 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Defatte. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Defatte. For the veterans among your Defatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defatte lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Defatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Defatte in 1981 was 66, and 60 in 2002.

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