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Paterniani Family History

Paterniani 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: Paterniti, Waterman, Patera, Pasternak, Mariani, Valeriano, Materna

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Paterniani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paterniani 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Paterniani. 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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There are 32 military records available for the last name Paterniani. For the veterans among your Paterniani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paterniani lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Paterniani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paterniani in 1966 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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