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Restifo Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Restivo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Restivo, Nestico, Prestia, Ruscio, Ristaino, Sestito, Restaino

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Where is the Restifo family from?

You can see how Restifo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Restifo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Restifo families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Restifo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Restifo families in 1920.
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What did your Restifo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Restifo. 39% of Restifo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Restifo women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    39%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Gardner
    10%
  • Plasterer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Restifo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Restifo 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Restifo. 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 151 military records available for the last name Restifo. For the veterans among your Restifo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Restifo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Restifo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Restifo in 1957 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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