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Defrancisco Family History

Defrancisco 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 Francisco, De Francesco, Francisco, Cofrancesco, De Francis

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Where is the Defrancisco family from?

You can see how Defrancisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrancisco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Defrancisco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Defrancisco families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Defrancisco's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Defrancisco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defrancisco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Defrancisco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defrancisco. 24% of Defrancisco men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Defrancisco women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defrancisco were Carpenter and Winder.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Spinner
    16%
  • Winder
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Defrancisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrancisco 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Defrancisco. 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 436 military records available for the last name Defrancisco. For the veterans among your Defrancisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrancisco lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Defrancisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Defrancisco in 1954 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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