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Principiano Family History

Principiano 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: Principato, Principe, Prestipino, Ponciano, Siciliano, Ricigliano

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Where is the Principiano family from?

You can see how Principiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Principiano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Principiano families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Principiano's in USA. California had the highest population of Principiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Principiano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Principiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Principiano 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Principiano. 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 7 military records available for the last name Principiano. For the veterans among your Principiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Principiano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Principiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Principiano in 1963 was 70, and 102 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Principiano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Principiano 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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