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Pistolese Family History

Pistolese 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: Pistole, Pistone, Ascolese, Apostolos, Toles, Postle, Stolen

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Where is the Pistolese family from?

You can see how Pistolese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistolese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pistolese family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pistolese's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pistolese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistolese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Pistolese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Pistolese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistolese 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Pistolese. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pistolese. For the veterans among your Pistolese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistolese lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pistolese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pistolese in 1967 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pistolese 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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