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Deflavis Family History

Deflavis 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: Dellis, Flavin, Lavis, Bellavia, Delair, Defrain, Dravis, Deblois

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Where is the Deflavis family from?

You can see how Deflavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deflavis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deflavis family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deflavis's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Deflavis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deflavis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deflavis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Deflavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deflavis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Deflavis. 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 51 military records available for the last name Deflavis. For the veterans among your Deflavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deflavis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Deflavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Deflavis in 1963 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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