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Distasi Family History

Distasi 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: Di Stasi, Distad, Di Masi, Nastasi, Di Stasio, Stasi, Distel, Mestas

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Where is the Distasi family from?

You can see how Distasi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distasi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Distasi families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Distasi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Distasi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distasi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Distasi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Distasi. 78% of Distasi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Distasi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Distasi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distasi 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Distasi. 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 215 military records available for the last name Distasi. For the veterans among your Distasi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distasi lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Distasi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Distasi in 1951 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distasi 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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