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Defusco Family History

Defusco 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 Fusco, Fusco, Denisco, Deutsch, Dusch, Debus, Esco, Vesco, Fuoco

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Where is the Defusco family from?

You can see how Defusco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defusco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Defusco families living in Rhode Island. This was about 52% of all the recorded Defusco's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Defusco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defusco 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 Defusco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foot Press and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defusco. 18% of Defusco men worked as a Foot Press and 50% of Defusco women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defusco were Weaver and Winder.

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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

  • Foot Press
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

What Defusco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Defusco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defusco 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Defusco. 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 320 military records available for the last name Defusco. For the veterans among your Defusco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defusco lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Defusco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Defusco in 1957 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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