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Decristofaro Family History

Decristofaro 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 Cristofaro, Cristofaro, Di Cristofaro, De Cristoforo, Cristiano

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Where is the Decristofaro family from?

You can see how Decristofaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decristofaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Decristofaro families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Decristofaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Decristofaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decristofaro 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 Decristofaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Decristofaro. 27% of Decristofaro 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
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Shoemaker
    14%

What Decristofaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Decristofaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decristofaro 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Decristofaro. 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 238 military records available for the last name Decristofaro. For the veterans among your Decristofaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decristofaro lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Decristofaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Decristofaro in 1946 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Decristofaro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decristofaro 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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