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Defranco Family History

Defranco 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: Defrance, De Franco, Franco, Di Franco, Franko, Franca, Lafrance

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Where is the Defranco family from?

You can see how Defranco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defranco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Defranco families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Defranco's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Defranco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defranco 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 Defranco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defranco. 24% of Defranco men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Defranco women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Defranco were Presser and 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
    24%
  • Plumber
    13%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Presser
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Sewer
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Defranco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defranco 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Defranco. 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 762 military records available for the last name Defranco. For the veterans among your Defranco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defranco lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Defranco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Defranco in 1955 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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