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Paltenghi Family History

Paltenghi 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: Palleschi, Zanghi, Palen, Parten, Plenge, Alten, Palange, Pileggi

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Where is the Paltenghi family from?

You can see how Paltenghi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltenghi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paltenghi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Paltenghi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Paltenghi's in USA. California had the highest population of Paltenghi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paltenghi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Paltenghi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Paltenghi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltenghi 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Paltenghi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Paltenghi. For the veterans among your Paltenghi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paltenghi lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Paltenghi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Paltenghi in 1971 was 75, and 53 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paltenghi 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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