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Peccia Family History

Peccia 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: Pecci, Meccia, Pecchia, Puccia, Poccia, Coccia, Pecina, Caccia

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Where is the Peccia family from?

You can see how Peccia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peccia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peccia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Peccia families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peccia's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Peccia families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peccia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peccia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peccia. 72% of Peccia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peccia women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    72%
  • Section Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Peccia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Peccia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peccia 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Peccia. 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 127 military records available for the last name Peccia. For the veterans among your Peccia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peccia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Peccia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Peccia in 1965 was 45, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peccia 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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