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Pecararo Family History

Pecararo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pecoraro, Carro, Perro, Paramo, Pizarro, Pecora, Semeraro, Carano

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Where is the Pecararo family from?

You can see how Pecararo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecararo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pecararo families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pecararo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pecararo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecararo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pecararo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator Dresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecararo. 22% of Pecararo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pecararo women worked as an Operator Dresser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pecararo were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Dresser
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Pecararo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Pecararo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecararo 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Pecararo. 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 95 military records available for the last name Pecararo. For the veterans among your Pecararo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecararo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pecararo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pecararo in 1965 was 68, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecararo 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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