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Defazzio Family History

Defazzio 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: Fazzio, Perazzo, De Fazio, Mazzio, Fazio, Fazzino, Fazzi, Gazzo

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Where is the Defazzio family from?

You can see how Defazzio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defazzio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Defazzio families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Defazzio's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Defazzio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defazzio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Defazzio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sale Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defazzio. 100% of Defazzio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Defazzio women worked as a Sale Lady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sale Lady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Defazzio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defazzio 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Defazzio. 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 17 military records available for the last name Defazzio. For the veterans among your Defazzio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defazzio lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Defazzio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defazzio in 1969 was 49, and 76 in 2001.

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