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Difanti Family History

Difanti Name 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 Santi, Fanti, Infanti, Giganti, Infante, Mirante, Dinan, Bifano

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Where is the Difanti family from?

You can see how Difanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Difanti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Difanti family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Difanti's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Difanti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Difanti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Difanti ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Difanti ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Difanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Difanti 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Difanti. 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 7 military records available for the last name Difanti. For the veterans among your Difanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Difanti lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Difanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Difanti in 1978 was 82, and 89 in 1997.

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