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Piacitelli Family History

Piacitelli 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: Piscitelli, Riccitelli, Piscitello, Pignatelli, Iacobelli, Giacomelli

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Where is the Piacitelli family from?

You can see how Piacitelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piacitelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Piacitelli families living in Rhode Island. This was about 56% of all the recorded Piacitelli's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Piacitelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piacitelli 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 Piacitelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piacitelli. 50% of Piacitelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Piacitelli women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piacitelli were New Worker and Clerk.

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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%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Piacitelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Piacitelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piacitelli 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Piacitelli. 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 83 military records available for the last name Piacitelli. For the veterans among your Piacitelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piacitelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Piacitelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Piacitelli in 1960 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piacitelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piacitelli 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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