This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pellitteri family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pellitteri Family History

Pellitteri Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): occupational name from pellettiere ‘furrier’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pellitteri family from?

You can see how Pellitteri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellitteri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pellitteri families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pellitteri's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pellitteri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellitteri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pellitteri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pellitteri. 38% of Pellitteri men worked as a Presser and 75% of Pellitteri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pellitteri were Painter and New Worker.

View Census Data for Pellitteri | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    75%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Pellitteri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Pellitteri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellitteri census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pellitteri

Passenger Lists

There are 400 immigration records available for the last name Pellitteri. 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.

View all Pellitteri immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Pellitteri. For the veterans among your Pellitteri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pellitteri military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pellitteri family history

Discover More

What is the average Pellitteri lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pellitteri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pellitteri in 1965 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pellitteri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pellitteri 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pellitteri family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial