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Defabio Family History

Defabio Surname 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 Fabio, De Fazio, Fabio, Di Fabio, Cefalo, Deramo, Delano, Demato

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Where is the Defabio family from?

You can see how Defabio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defabio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Defabio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Defabio families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Defabio's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Defabio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defabio 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 Defabio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defabio. 41% of Defabio men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Defabio women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defabio were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Auto Mechanic
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Defabio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Defabio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defabio 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Defabio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Defabio. For the veterans among your Defabio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defabio lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Defabio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Defabio in 1953 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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