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Defalco Family History

Defalco 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: De Falco, Cefalo, Falco, Di Falco, Falcon, Deacon, De Alba, Falbo

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Where is the Defalco family from?

You can see how Defalco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defalco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Defalco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Defalco families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Defalco's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Defalco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defalco 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 Defalco ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Defalco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defalco 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Defalco. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 775 military records available for the last name Defalco. For the veterans among your Defalco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defalco lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Defalco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Defalco in 1953 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Defalco 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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