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Destasio Family History

Destasio 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 Stasio, Stasio, Di Stasio, Estacio, Mestas, Anastasio, Deshazo

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Where is the Destasio family from?

You can see how Destasio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destasio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Destasio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Destasio families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Destasio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Destasio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destasio 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 Destasio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Destasio. 37% of Destasio men worked as a Barber and 60% of Destasio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Destasio were Laborer and Flower 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

  • Barber
    37%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Flower Worker
    40%

What Destasio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Destasio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destasio 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Destasio. 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 162 military records available for the last name Destasio. For the veterans among your Destasio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destasio lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Destasio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Destasio in 1957 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destasio 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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