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Piselli Family History

Piselli Surname Meaning

Italian: from the plural of pisello ‘pea’ probably applied as a nickname for a very small individual.

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


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You can see how Piselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piselli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Piselli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Piselli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Piselli families in 1920.
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What did your Piselli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Piselli. 100% of Piselli men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Piselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piselli 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Piselli. 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 Piselli. For the veterans among your Piselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piselli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Piselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Piselli in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piselli 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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