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Deffaa Family History

Deffaa 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: Beffa, Dean, Dear, Derham, Duff, Deak, Duffer, Demar, Duffy, Neff

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Where is the Deffaa family from?

You can see how Deffaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deffaa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deffaa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Deffaa families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Deffaa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Deffaa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deffaa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deffaa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Deffaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deffaa 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Deffaa. 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 62 military records available for the last name Deffaa. For the veterans among your Deffaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deffaa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Deffaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Deffaa in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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