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Pittelli Family History

Pittelli 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: Petrelli, Pistilli, Pinelli, Piselli, Portelli, Kittell, Vitelli

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Where is the Pittelli family from?

You can see how Pittelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pittelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pittelli's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Pittelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pittelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pittelli. 73% of Pittelli 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
    73%
  • Barber
    28%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Pittelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittelli 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Pittelli. 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 187 military records available for the last name Pittelli. For the veterans among your Pittelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittelli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pittelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pittelli in 1953 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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