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Pignataro Family History

Pignataro Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: habitational name from Pignataro Interamna in Frosinone or Pignataro Maggiore in Caserta.

Occupational name for a potter from an agent derivative of pignat(t)a ‘pot’.

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


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Where is the Pignataro family from?

You can see how Pignataro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pignataro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Pignataro families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Pignataro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pignataro families in 1920.
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What did your Pignataro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pignataro. 20% of Pignataro men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Pignataro women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pignataro were Operator and House Wife.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • House Wife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pignataro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pignataro 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 Pignataro. 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 667 military records available for the last name Pignataro. For the veterans among your Pignataro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pignataro lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pignataro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pignataro in 1948 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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