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Pisanelli Family History

Pisanelli 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: Cusanelli, Pinelli, Piselli, Gianelli, Cianelli, Paganelli, Picarelli

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Where is the Pisanelli family from?

You can see how Pisanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pisanelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pisanelli families living in Connecticut. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pisanelli's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pisanelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pisanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pisanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pisanelli. 34% of Pisanelli men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Carpenter
    12%
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What Pisanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Pisanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisanelli 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Pisanelli. 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 95 military records available for the last name Pisanelli. For the veterans among your Pisanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisanelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pisanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pisanelli in 1963 was 78, and 57 in 2004.

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