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Pistillo Family History

Pistillo Name 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: Pistilli, Pittillo, Pattillo, Portillo, Castillo, Bustillo, Petillo

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Where is the Pistillo family from?

You can see how Pistillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pistillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pistillo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pistillo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pistillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pistillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pistillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pistillo. 100% of Pistillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pistillo women worked as a Packer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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What Pistillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Pistillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pistillo 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Pistillo. 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 114 military records available for the last name Pistillo. For the veterans among your Pistillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pistillo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pistillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pistillo in 1964 was 74, and 68 in 2003.

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