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Delfino Family History

Delfino Surname Meaning

Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Delfino from Latin Delphinus from delphis ‘dolphin’

an animal regarded in medieval times as a symbol of goodness and friendliness.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Delfino family from?

You can see how Delfino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfino family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Delfino families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Delfino's in USA. California had the highest population of Delfino families in 1880.
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What did your Delfino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delfino. 25% of Delfino men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Delfino women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delfino were New Worker and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Delfino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfino 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Delfino. 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 843 military records available for the last name Delfino. For the veterans among your Delfino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfino lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Delfino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Delfino in 1947 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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