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Sanfelippo Family History

Sanfelippo Surname Meaning

Altered form of Italian Sanfilippo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sanfelippo family from?

You can see how Sanfelippo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanfelippo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sanfelippo families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sanfelippo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanfelippo families in 1920.
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What did your Sanfelippo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanfelippo. 59% of Sanfelippo men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sanfelippo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanfelippo were Sewing Mach Operator and New Worker.

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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
    59%
  • Garbage Collector
    18%
  • Laundry Salesman
    12%
  • Sewing Mach Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Sewing Mach Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Sanfelippo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Sanfelippo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanfelippo 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sanfelippo. 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 124 military records available for the last name Sanfelippo. For the veterans among your Sanfelippo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanfelippo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sanfelippo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sanfelippo in 1956 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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