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Defiore Family History

Defiore 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 Fiore, Devore, Fiore, Belfiore, Leflore, Deford, Demore, De Tore

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Where is the Defiore family from?

You can see how Defiore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defiore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Defiore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Defiore families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Defiore's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Defiore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defiore 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 Defiore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defiore. 38% of Defiore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Defiore women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Chauffeur
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defiore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defiore 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Defiore. 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 214 military records available for the last name Defiore. For the veterans among your Defiore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defiore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Defiore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Defiore in 1955 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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