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Paterniti Family History

Paterniti Surname Meaning

Italian: pluralized form of a habitational name for someone from the city of Paterno in Catania province Sicily from an adjectival form of the placename.

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


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Where is the Paterniti family from?

You can see how Paterniti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paterniti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paterniti families living in Georgia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Paterniti's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Paterniti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paterniti 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 Paterniti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paterniti. 50% of Paterniti men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paterniti women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paterniti were Barber and Hand Sewer.

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Hand Sewer
    50%

What Paterniti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Paterniti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paterniti 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Paterniti. 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 115 military records available for the last name Paterniti. For the veterans among your Paterniti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paterniti lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Paterniti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paterniti in 1941 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paterniti 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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