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Destafano Family History

Destafano 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 Stefano, Restaino, Staiano, Di Stefano, Stefano, Mustafa, Takano

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Where is the Destafano family from?

You can see how Destafano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destafano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Destafano families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Destafano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Destafano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destafano 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 Destafano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Destafano. 44% of Destafano men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Destafano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Destafano were Manager and Seamstress.

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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
    44%
  • Barber
    16%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Destafano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Destafano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destafano 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Destafano. 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 106 military records available for the last name Destafano. For the veterans among your Destafano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destafano lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Destafano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Destafano in 1967 was 71, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destafano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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