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Destephano Family History

Destephano 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: Stephano, Stephans, Stephani, Stephan, Stephany, De Stefano

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Where is the Destephano family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Destephano. 50% of Destephano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Destephano women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Errand Boy
    17%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Destephano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Destephano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destephano 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Destephano. 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 61 military records available for the last name Destephano. For the veterans among your Destephano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destephano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Destephano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Destephano in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Destephano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destephano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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