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Pignatello Family History

Pignatello 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: Pignatelli, Pignataro, Pignato, Picarello, Piscitello, Panarello

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Where is the Pignatello family from?

You can see how Pignatello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pignatello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pignatello families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pignatello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pignatello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pignatello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pignatello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Drew Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pignatello. 60% of Pignatello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pignatello women worked as a Drew Operator. .

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Drew Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Pignatello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignatello 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Pignatello. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pignatello. For the veterans among your Pignatello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pignatello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pignatello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pignatello in 1962 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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