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Destefan Family History

Destefan 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, Esteban, De Stefano, Westen, Castelan, Westerman, Westman

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Where is the Destefan family from?

You can see how Destefan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Destefan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Destefan families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Destefan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Destefan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Destefan 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 Destefan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Destefan. 100% of Destefan men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Destefan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Destefan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Destefan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Destefan. 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 63 military records available for the last name Destefan. For the veterans among your Destefan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Destefan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Destefan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Destefan in 1964 was 57, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Destefan 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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