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Difeo Family History

Difeo 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: Diego, Deo, Diver, Dier, Dice, Dino, Fife, Dies, Defee, Ditto

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Where is the Difeo family from?

You can see how Difeo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Difeo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Difeo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Difeo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Difeo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Difeo 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 Difeo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Difeo. 39% of Difeo men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Difeo women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • New Worker
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Presser
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Difeo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Difeo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Difeo 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Difeo. 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 238 military records available for the last name Difeo. For the veterans among your Difeo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Difeo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Difeo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Difeo in 1964 was 95, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Difeo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Difeo 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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