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Destifano Family History

Destifano 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, Epifano, Di Stefano, Stefano, De Piano, Dentino, Restifo

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Where is the Destifano family from?

You can see how Destifano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destifano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Destifano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Destifano family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Destifano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Destifano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destifano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Destifano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Destifano. 100% of Destifano women worked as a Labor. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Destifano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destifano 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Destifano. 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 11 military records available for the last name Destifano. For the veterans among your Destifano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destifano lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1989, in the United States, Destifano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Destifano in 1954 was 66, and 73 in 1989.

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