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Palleschi Family History

Palleschi Name Meaning

Italian:: nickname from pallesco denoting a follower of the Medicis from palla ‘ball’ (here referring to the balls on the coat of arms of the Medici family) + the suffix -esco denoting a descendant a retainer or a follower. patronymic or plural form of pallesco a derivative of Palla 2 formed with the suffix -esco denoting a descendant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Paasch, Ballerini, Pallas, Pellecchia, Palinski, Palecek, Moreschi

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Where is the Palleschi family from?

You can see how Palleschi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palleschi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palleschi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 30% of all the recorded Palleschi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Palleschi families in 1920.
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What did your Palleschi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cementing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palleschi. 56% of Palleschi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Palleschi women worked as a Cementing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palleschi were Chef and Presser. .

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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
    56%
  • Fireman
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Chef
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cementing
    50%
  • Presser
    50%
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Palleschi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palleschi 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Palleschi. 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 165 military records available for the last name Palleschi. For the veterans among your Palleschi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palleschi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Palleschi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Palleschi in 1960 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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