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Paternosto Family History

Paternosto 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: Paternostro, Paternoster, Paterniti, Paterno, Waterworth, Waterston

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Where is the Paternosto family from?

You can see how Paternosto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paternosto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paternosto family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Paternosto's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Paternosto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paternosto 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 Paternosto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Paternosto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Paternosto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paternosto 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Paternosto. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paternosto. For the veterans among your Paternosto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paternosto lifespan?

Average Paternosto life expectancy in 1990 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paternosto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paternosto 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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