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Destafney Family History

Destafney 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: Delaney, Devaney, Stasney, Deshane, Devanney, Heaney, Stanley, Darney

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Where is the Destafney family from?

You can see how Destafney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destafney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Destafney family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Destafney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Destafney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destafney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Destafney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destafney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Destafney. 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 129 military records available for the last name Destafney. For the veterans among your Destafney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destafney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Destafney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Destafney in 1963 was 41, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destafney 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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