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Palatella Family History

Palatella 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: Patella, Paparella, Portella, Fasanella, Parella, Caldarella

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Where is the Palatella family from?

You can see how Palatella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palatella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palatella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palatella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Palatella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palatella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palatella ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Palatella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palatella 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Palatella. 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 22 military records available for the last name Palatella. For the veterans among your Palatella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palatella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Palatella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palatella in 1964 was 67, and 88 in 2001.

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