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Pisoni Family History

Pisoni Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Pisone which is probably from an augmentative of Piso ‘pea’ but in Lombardy may have originated as a nickname from pison a dialect word meaning ‘pear’.

Perhaps used for someone with a bald or shaven head.

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


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Where is the Pisoni family from?

You can see how Pisoni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pisoni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pisoni families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pisoni's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pisoni families in 1920.
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What did your Pisoni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and H were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pisoni. 42% of Pisoni men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pisoni women worked as a H. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pisoni were Proprietor and Floorwoman.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Floorwoman
    34%

What Pisoni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 820 census records available for the last name Pisoni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisoni 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Pisoni. 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 238 military records available for the last name Pisoni. For the veterans among your Pisoni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisoni lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Pisoni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pisoni in 1951 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pisoni 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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