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Pesanelli Family History

Pesanelli 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, Pesnell, Paganelli, Panelli, Savelli, Fasanella, Racanelli

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Where is the Pesanelli family from?

You can see how Pesanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pesanelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pesanelli family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Pesanelli's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pesanelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pesanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pesanelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pesanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pesanelli 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pesanelli. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pesanelli. For the veterans among your Pesanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pesanelli lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Pesanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pesanelli in 1971 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

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