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Pistolesi Family History

Pistolesi 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, Pistilli, Apostolos, Toles, Pioli, Postle, Poleski

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Where is the Pistolesi family from?

You can see how Pistolesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistolesi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pistolesi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Pistolesi families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pistolesi's in USA. California had the highest population of Pistolesi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistolesi 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 Pistolesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pistolesi. 34% of Pistolesi 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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Pistolesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Pistolesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistolesi 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Pistolesi. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pistolesi. For the veterans among your Pistolesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistolesi lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pistolesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pistolesi in 1941 was 39, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pistolesi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pistolesi 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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