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Distefan Family History

Distefan 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: Stefan, Di Stefano, Distel, Castelan, Dikeman, Distad, Dishman

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Where is the Distefan family from?

You can see how Distefan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distefan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Distefan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Distefan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Distefan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Distefan 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 Distefan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Distefan. 100% of Distefan men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Distefan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Distefan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distefan 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Distefan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Distefan. For the veterans among your Distefan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distefan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Distefan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Distefan in 1967 was 62, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Distefan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distefan 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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