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Distasio Family History

Distasio 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 Stasio, Stasio, De Stasio, Di Stasi, Anastasio, Astacio, Distad

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Where is the Distasio family from?

You can see how Distasio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distasio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Distasio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Distasio families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Distasio's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Distasio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distasio 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 Distasio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Distasio. 17% of Distasio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Distasio women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Distasio were Auto Mechanic and 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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Auto Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Urapper
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Distasio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distasio 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Distasio. 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 434 military records available for the last name Distasio. For the veterans among your Distasio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distasio lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Distasio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Distasio in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distasio 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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