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Difino Family History

Difino 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: Bifano, Davino, Dino, Di Nino, Daino, Siino, Fino, Delfino, Devino

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Where is the Difino family from?

You can see how Difino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Difino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Difino families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Difino's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Difino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Difino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Difino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Difino. 100% of Difino men worked as a Mason.

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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

  • Mason
    100%

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Difino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Difino 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Difino. 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 26 military records available for the last name Difino. For the veterans among your Difino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Difino lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Difino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Difino in 1965 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Difino 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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