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Palestri Family History

Palestri Surname 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: Balestra, Maestri, Zaleski, Poleski, Palleschi, Petri, Faletti

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Where is the Palestri family from?

You can see how Palestri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palestri family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Palestri families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Palestri families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palestri's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Palestri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palestri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Palestri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palestri 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Palestri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Palestri. For the veterans among your Palestri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palestri lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Palestri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Palestri in 1979 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palestri 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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