Paoli Family History

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Paoli Name Meaning

Italian and Corsican: patronymic or plural form of Paolo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Poli, Paola, Paolini, Sarli, Pardi, Paolo, Pioli, Paolino, Pagni

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Paoli Family Origin

Where is the Paoli family from?

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You can see how Paoli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paoli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paoli families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Paoli families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paoli's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Paoli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paoli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Paoli Family Occupations

What did your Paoli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Paoli. 23% of Paoli men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Paoli women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paoli were Cook and Clerk

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Paoli Historical Records

What Paoli family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Paoli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paoli census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Paoli. 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 Card

There are 994 military records available for the last name Paoli. For the veterans among your Paoli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Paoli Life Expectancy

What is the average Paoli lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Paoli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paoli in 1949 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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