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Paganelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Paganello a pet form of the personal name Pagano .

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


Similar surnames: Paganini, Vannelli, Fanelli, Pacelli, Pascarelli, Pinelli, Manganelli

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Where is the Paganelli family from?

You can see how Paganelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paganelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paganelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Paganelli families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Paganelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Paganelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paganelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paganelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paganelli. 35% of Paganelli men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Paganelli women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paganelli were Tailor and Packer. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Tailor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Packer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paganelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paganelli 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 Paganelli. 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 435 military records available for the last name Paganelli. For the veterans among your Paganelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paganelli lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Paganelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Paganelli in 1940 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

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