Paoli Family History

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Paoli Name Meaning

Italian and Corsican: patronymic or plural form of Paolo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Poli, Paola, Paolini, Sarli, Pardi, Paolo, Pioli, Paolino, Pagni

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Paoli Family Origin

Where is the Paoli family from?

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You can see how Paoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paoli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paoli families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Paoli families living in Kentucky. This was about 27% of all the recorded Paoli's in the USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Paoli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paoli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Paoli Family Occupations

What did your Paoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Clerk In Store, Confectioner and Cook In Saloon were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Paoli. A less common occupation for the Paoli family was Laborer. The most common Paoli occupation in the USA was Clerk In Store. 20% of Paoli's were Clerk In Stores.

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  • Clerk In Store

    20%

  • Confectioner

    20%

  • Cook In Saloon

    20%

  • Laborer

    20%

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

Paoli Historical Records

What Paoli family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paoli census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1940's US census records for Paoli

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Paoli. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paoli. For the veterans among your Paoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Paoli Life Expectancy

What is the average Paoli lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Paoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paoli in 1949 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paoli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paoli ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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