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Pagliano Family History

Pagliano 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: Pugliano, Pagliaro, Magliano, Gagliano, Paglia, Galiano, Pagano

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Where is the Pagliano family from?

You can see how Pagliano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagliano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pagliano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pagliano families living in California. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pagliano's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Pagliano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pagliano 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 Pagliano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pagliano. 60% of Pagliano men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pagliano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagliano were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Ironer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Pagliano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagliano 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Pagliano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Pagliano. For the veterans among your Pagliano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagliano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pagliano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pagliano in 1965 was 42, and 89 in 2002.

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