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Piacentini Family History

Piacentini Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Piacentino.

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


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Where is the Piacentini family from?

You can see how Piacentini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piacentini family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Piacentini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Piacentini families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Piacentini's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Piacentini families in 1891.
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What did your Piacentini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piacentini. 41% of Piacentini men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Piacentini women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piacentini were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    41%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Piacentini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Piacentini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piacentini 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 868 immigration records available for the last name Piacentini. 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 296 military records available for the last name Piacentini. For the veterans among your Piacentini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piacentini lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Piacentini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Piacentini in 1962 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piacentini 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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