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Pellito Family History

Pellito 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: Pellino, Pollino, Pelto, Melito, Pellett, Sellitto, Polito, Petito

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellito 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 Pellito ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Pellito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellito 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pellito. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pellito. For the veterans among your Pellito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellito lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Pellito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pellito in 1968 was 52, and 69 in 1999.

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