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Defilippo Family History

Defilippo 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 Filippo, Di Filippo, Filippo, Sanfilippo, De Filippis, Filippi

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Where is the Defilippo family from?

You can see how Defilippo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defilippo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Defilippo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Defilippo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Defilippo's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Defilippo families in 1920.
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What did your Defilippo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defilippo. 27% of Defilippo men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Defilippo women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defilippo were Packer and Ironer.

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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
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Packer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    24%
  • Sewer
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    10%
  • Ironer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defilippo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defilippo 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Defilippo. 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 770 military records available for the last name Defilippo. For the veterans among your Defilippo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defilippo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Defilippo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Defilippo in 1950 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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