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Pastorelli Family History

Pastorelli Surname 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: Martorelli, Pascarelli, Santorelli, Passarelli, Saltarelli, Petrelli

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Where is the Pastorelli family from?

You can see how Pastorelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pastorelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pastorelli families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Pastorelli families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Pastorelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pastorelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pastorelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pastorelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pastorelli. 34% of Pastorelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pastorelli women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pastorelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pastorelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pastorelli 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Pastorelli. 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 173 military records available for the last name Pastorelli. For the veterans among your Pastorelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pastorelli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pastorelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pastorelli in 1958 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pastorelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pastorelli 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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