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Define 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: Devine, Dewine, Repine, Devin, Fine, Lepine, Deane, Dein, De Line

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Where is the Define family from?

You can see how Define families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Define family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Define families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Define family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Define's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Define families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Define surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Define ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Define. 40% of Define men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Define women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Define family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Define. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Define 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Define. 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 277 military records available for the last name Define. For the veterans among your Define ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Define lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Define life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Define in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Define 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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