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Destefno Family History

Destefno 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: De Stefano, Centeno, Westen, Kesten, Restaino, Steeno, Desens, Stefko

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Where is the Destefno family from?

You can see how Destefno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destefno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Destefno families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Destefno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Destefno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destefno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Destefno ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Destefno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destefno 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 Destefno. 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 12 military records available for the last name Destefno. For the veterans among your Destefno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destefno lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Destefno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Destefno in 1975 was 76, and 63 in 1983.

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