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Destefano Family History

Destefano 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 Stefano, Di Stefano, Stefano, Stefan, De Stefanis, Stefanko

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Where is the Destefano family from?

You can see how Destefano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destefano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Destefano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Destefano family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Destefano's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Destefano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destefano 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 Destefano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Destefano. 18% of Destefano men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Destefano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Destefano were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    18%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Packer
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Destefano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destefano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Destefano. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Destefano. For the veterans among your Destefano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destefano lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Destefano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Destefano in 1944 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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