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Defillips Family History

Defillips 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, Phillips, Devilbiss, Devillier, De Phillips, Killips, Billips

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Where is the Defillips family from?

You can see how Defillips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defillips family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Defillips families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defillips's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defillips families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defillips surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Defillips ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Defillips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defillips 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Defillips. 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 4 military records available for the last name Defillips. For the veterans among your Defillips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defillips lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Defillips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Defillips in 1962 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

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