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Pagnotta Family History

Pagnotta Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Tuscany): from the feminine form of Pagnotto which is either a diminutive of Compagno or Boncompagno (see Pagni).

In some instances, it is derived from pagnotta ‘loaf’ used to denote a baker or pantryman.

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


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Where is the Pagnotta family from?

You can see how Pagnotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagnotta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pagnotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Pagnotta families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pagnotta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pagnotta families in 1920.
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What did your Pagnotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pagnotta. 27% of Pagnotta men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Pagnotta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagnotta were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Attendant
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pagnotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagnotta 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 Pagnotta. 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 464 military records available for the last name Pagnotta. For the veterans among your Pagnotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagnotta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pagnotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pagnotta in 1957 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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