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Pagnotta Family History

Pagnotta Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Tuscany): from the feminine form of Pagnotto which is either a diminutive of Compagno or Boncompagno (see Pagni).

In some instances, it is derived from pagnotta ‘loaf’ used to denote a baker or pantryman.

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


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Where is the Pagnotta family from?

You can see how Pagnotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pagnotta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pagnotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Pagnotta families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pagnotta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pagnotta families in 1911.
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What did your Pagnotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Hunter and Fille De Cult were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pagnotta. 45% of Pagnotta men worked as a Hunter and 100% of Pagnotta women worked as a Fille De Cult.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Hunter
    45%
  • Cult
    34%
  • Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Fille De Cult
    100%

What Pagnotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pagnotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pagnotta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pagnotta. 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 464 military records available for the last name Pagnotta. For the veterans among your Pagnotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pagnotta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pagnotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pagnotta in 1957 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pagnotta 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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