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Defiglia Family History

Defiglia 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: Tenaglia, Medaglia, Triglia, Caniglia, Neglia, Foglia, Ceglia

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Where is the Defiglia family from?

You can see how Defiglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defiglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Defiglia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Defiglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defiglia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Defiglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defiglia 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Defiglia. 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 6 military records available for the last name Defiglia. For the veterans among your Defiglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defiglia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Defiglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Defiglia in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 1995.

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