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Pelligrini Family History

Pelligrini 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: Pellegrini, Pellegrino, Pellegrin, Pellerin, Pagliarini, Pellicano

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Where is the Pelligrini family from?

You can see how Pelligrini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelligrini family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pelligrini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pelligrini families living in Glamorgan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pelligrini's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Pelligrini families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelligrini 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 Pelligrini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelligrini. 28% of Pelligrini men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Pelligrini women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelligrini were Salesman and Saleswoman.

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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
    28%
  • General Helper
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Saleswoman
    16%

What Pelligrini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelligrini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelligrini 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Pelligrini. 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 145 military records available for the last name Pelligrini. For the veterans among your Pelligrini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelligrini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pelligrini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pelligrini in 1963 was 69, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelligrini 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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