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Pecorino Family History

Pecorino 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: Perrino, Pecoraro, Petrino, Perino, Cerino, Pecore, Pecina, Petrosino

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Where is the Pecorino family from?

You can see how Pecorino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecorino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pecorino families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pecorino's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pecorino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecorino 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 Pecorino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecorino. 60% of Pecorino men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pecorino women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pecorino were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Pipe Insulator
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Dress Operator
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Pecorino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Pecorino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecorino 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Pecorino. 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 161 military records available for the last name Pecorino. For the veterans among your Pecorino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecorino lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pecorino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pecorino in 1952 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecorino 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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