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Pagni Family History

Pagni Surname Meaning

Italian (Tuscany): patronymic or plural form of Pagno a short form of Compagno or Boncompagno.

These names are nicknames denoting someone who is a good neighbor or an amiable companion.

The term reflects the cultural importance of community and friendship in Tuscany.

In Italian society, being a good neighbor signifies a strong bond and mutual respect among community members.

The use of such nicknames highlights the value placed on companionship and amicability in everyday life.

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


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Where is the Pagni family from?

You can see how Pagni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pagni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pagni family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagni's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pagni families in 1911.
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What did your Pagni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pagni. 36% of Pagni men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Pagni women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pagni were Foreman and Cashier.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Cashier
    29%

What Pagni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Pagni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagni 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Pagni. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 283 military records available for the last name Pagni. For the veterans among your Pagni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagni lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pagni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pagni in 1954 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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