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Defonzo Family History

Defonzo 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: Di Fonzo, De Fronzo, Donze, Monzo, Dedon, Delano, Denz, Alfonso

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Where is the Defonzo family from?

You can see how Defonzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defonzo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Defonzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Defonzo families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Defonzo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Defonzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defonzo 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 Defonzo ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Defonzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defonzo 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Defonzo. 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 86 military records available for the last name Defonzo. For the veterans among your Defonzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defonzo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Defonzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Defonzo in 1964 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defonzo 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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