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Paesano Family History

Paesano 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: Gaetano, Bassano, Cassano, Asano, Maisano, Passino, Fasano, Pagano

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Where is the Paesano family from?

You can see how Paesano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paesano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paesano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Paesano families living in Glamorgan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Paesano's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Paesano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paesano 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 Paesano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paesano. 60% of Paesano men worked as a Weaver and 60% of Paesano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paesano were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Paesano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Paesano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paesano 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Paesano. 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 60 military records available for the last name Paesano. For the veterans among your Paesano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paesano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Paesano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paesano in 1955 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paesano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paesano 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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