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Paliotta Family History

Paliotta Surname Meaning

Italian (Lazio): perhaps a feminine nickname from a derivative of paglia ‘straw’ (see Paglia) or palio ‘(prize) banner’.

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


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Where is the Paliotta family from?

You can see how Paliotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paliotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Paliotta families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paliotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paliotta families in 1920.
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What did your Paliotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paliotta. 40% of Paliotta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paliotta women worked as a 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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Paliotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Paliotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paliotta 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Paliotta. 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 189 military records available for the last name Paliotta. For the veterans among your Paliotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paliotta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Paliotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Paliotta in 1956 was 22, and 91 in 2004.

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