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Pacelli Family History

Pacelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pacello a pet form of the personal name Pace (see Pace ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pacelli family from?

You can see how Pacelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacelli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pacelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pacelli families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pacelli's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pacelli families in 1891.
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What did your Pacelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pacelli. 27% of Pacelli men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pacelli women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pacelli were Clerk 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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pacelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pacelli. 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 720 military records available for the last name Pacelli. For the veterans among your Pacelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacelli lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pacelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pacelli in 1942 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacelli 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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