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Pellegatto Family History

Pellegatto 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: Pellegrino, Pellett, Delligatti, Del Gatto, Pellerito, Bellofatto

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Where is the Pellegatto family from?

You can see how Pellegatto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellegatto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pellegatto family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pellegatto's in USA. California had the highest population of Pellegatto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellegatto 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 Pellegatto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pellegatto. 60% of Pellegatto men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Pellegatto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pellegatto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellegatto 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pellegatto. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pellegatto. For the veterans among your Pellegatto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pellegatto lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Pellegatto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pellegatto in 1985 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellegatto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellegatto 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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