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Piganelli Family History

Piganelli 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: Paganelli, Pignatelli, Pinelli, Spigarelli, Gianelli, Cianelli

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Where is the Piganelli family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piganelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Piganelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piganelli. 50% of Piganelli men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Piganelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piganelli 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Piganelli. 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 19 military records available for the last name Piganelli. For the veterans among your Piganelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piganelli lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Piganelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Piganelli in 1972 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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