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Paolillo Name Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of Paolo .

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


Similar surnames: Paolino, Paolella, Perillo, Manzolillo, Santillo, Paoli, Fiorillo

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Where is the Paolillo family from?

You can see how Paolillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paolillo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paolillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Paolillo families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Paolillo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paolillo families in 1920.
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What did your Paolillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paolillo. 21% of Paolillo men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Paolillo women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paolillo were New Worker and Operator. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    27%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paolillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paolillo 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 Paolillo. 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 357 military records available for the last name Paolillo. For the veterans among your Paolillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paolillo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Paolillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paolillo in 1951 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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