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Difonzo Family History

Difonzo 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 Fonzo, Di Fronzo, Bifano, Donze, Monzo, Diorio, Dino, Alfonso

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Where is the Difonzo family from?

You can see how Difonzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Difonzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Difonzo families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Difonzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Difonzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Difonzo 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 Difonzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Difonzo. 38% of Difonzo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Difonzo women worked as an Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Inspector
    13%
  • Powder Packer
    13%
  • Tailor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Difonzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Difonzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Difonzo 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Difonzo. 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 241 military records available for the last name Difonzo. For the veterans among your Difonzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Difonzo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Difonzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Difonzo in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Difonzo 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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