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Difalco Family History

Difalco 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: Di Falco, Falco, Bifulco, De Falco, Diallo, Hidalgo, Falcon, Bianco

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Where is the Difalco family from?

You can see how Difalco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Difalco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Difalco families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Difalco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Difalco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Difalco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Difalco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Difalco. 46% of Difalco men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Difalco women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Difalco were Presser and Finisher.

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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
    46%
  • Baker
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Presser
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Finisher
    20%

What Difalco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Difalco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Difalco 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Difalco. 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 293 military records available for the last name Difalco. For the veterans among your Difalco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Difalco lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Difalco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Difalco in 1952 was 23, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Difalco 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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