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Pistoia Family History

Pistoia 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: Pistole, Pistone, Pisapia, Stoia, Pastor, Pinto, Gioia, Pitera

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Where is the Pistoia family from?

You can see how Pistoia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistoia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pistoia families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pistoia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pistoia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistoia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pistoia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pistoia. 50% of Pistoia women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Pistoia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistoia 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Pistoia. 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 124 military records available for the last name Pistoia. For the veterans among your Pistoia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistoia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Pistoia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pistoia in 1944 was 20, and 83 in 2002.

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