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Defino Family History

Defino 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: Delfino, Devino, De Fino, Devine, Heino, Cerino, Devin, Leino, Davino

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Where is the Defino family from?

You can see how Defino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defino family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Defino families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defino families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defino 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 Defino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defino. 21% of Defino men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Defino women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defino were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    38%
  • Operator
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defino 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Defino. 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 322 military records available for the last name Defino. For the veterans among your Defino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defino lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Defino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Defino in 1958 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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