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Picarello Name Meaning

Italian:: from a masculinized diminutive or pet form of Pica . in some instances possibly a nickname from a diminutive of picaro ‘begger rogue’.

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


Similar surnames: Picariello, Picarelli, Panarello, Pirrello, Ciccarello, Muscarello

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Where is the Picarello family from?

You can see how Picarello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picarello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Picarello families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Picarello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Picarello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picarello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Picarello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Picarello. 54% of Picarello men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Picarello women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Picarello were New Worker and Stenographer. .

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Pant Time In
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Picarello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picarello 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Picarello. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 386 military records available for the last name Picarello. For the veterans among your Picarello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picarello lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Picarello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Picarello in 1959 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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