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Pelligrino Family History

Pelligrino 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, Pellegrin, Pellegrini, Pellicano, Pellerin, Pellino

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Where is the Pelligrino family from?

You can see how Pelligrino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelligrino family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pelligrino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 9 Pelligrino families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pelligrino's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pelligrino families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelligrino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Pelligrino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelligrino. 34% of Pelligrino men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Pelligrino women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelligrino were Proprietor and 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
    34%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    23%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Pelligrino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pelligrino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelligrino 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Pelligrino. 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 191 military records available for the last name Pelligrino. For the veterans among your Pelligrino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelligrino lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pelligrino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pelligrino in 1962 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pelligrino

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelligrino 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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