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Paolini Family History

Paolini Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Paolino. This surname is also found in France (mainly Corsica).

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


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Where is the Paolini family from?

You can see how Paolini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paolini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paolini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Paolini families living in California. This was about 28% of all the recorded Paolini's in USA. California had the highest population of Paolini families in 1920.
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What did your Paolini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paolini. 34% of Paolini men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Paolini women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paolini were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Contractor
    6%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paolini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paolini 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Paolini. 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 946 military records available for the last name Paolini. For the veterans among your Paolini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paolini lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paolini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Paolini in 1945 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paolini 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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