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Paletta Name Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of Pala . This surname is also found in southern France.

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


Similar surnames: Saletta, Paoletta, Panetta, Pallotta, Maletta, Palla, Falsetta

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Where is the Paletta family from?

You can see how Paletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paletta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Paletta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Paletta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paletta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paletta. 46% of Paletta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paletta women worked as a 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
    46%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Paletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paletta 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Paletta. 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 299 military records available for the last name Paletta. For the veterans among your Paletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paletta lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Paletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paletta in 1956 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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