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Defillipo Family History

Defillipo 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: Devillier, De Filippo, Deville, Melillo, Dellis, Phillips, Dilling

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Where is the Defillipo family from?

You can see how Defillipo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defillipo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Defillipo families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Defillipo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defillipo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defillipo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Defillipo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defillipo. 37% of Defillipo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Defillipo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defillipo were Handyman and Operator.

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Handyman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Defillipo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Defillipo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defillipo 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Defillipo. 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 83 military records available for the last name Defillipo. For the veterans among your Defillipo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defillipo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Defillipo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Defillipo in 1948 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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