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Defrisco Family History

Defrisco 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 Riso, Frisco, Derico, Denisco, Derrick, Frisch, Prisco, Dersch

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Where is the Defrisco family from?

You can see how Defrisco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defrisco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Defrisco families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Defrisco's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Defrisco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defrisco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Defrisco ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Defrisco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defrisco 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Defrisco. 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 58 military records available for the last name Defrisco. For the veterans among your Defrisco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defrisco lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Defrisco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Defrisco in 1957 was 59, and 98 in 2004.

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