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Bifano Family History

Bifano Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Epifanio typically given to children born on or around the Christian feast of the Epiphany (6th January).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bifano family from?

You can see how Bifano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bifano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bifano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Bifano families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bifano's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bifano families in 1920.
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What did your Bifano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bifano. 30% of Bifano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bifano women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bifano were Truck Driver and Finisher.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Labour
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Floor Girl
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%

What Bifano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Bifano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bifano 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Bifano. 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 235 military records available for the last name Bifano. For the veterans among your Bifano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bifano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bifano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bifano in 1957 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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