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Pistello Family History

Pistello 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: Castello, Costello, Pistilli, Piselli, Piscitello, Cristello

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Where is the Pistello family from?

You can see how Pistello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pistello families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pistello's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Pistello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pistello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pistello. 100% of Pistello 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
    100%

What Pistello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Pistello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistello 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pistello. 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 47 military records available for the last name Pistello. For the veterans among your Pistello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistello lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pistello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pistello in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pistello 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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