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Pedota Family History

Pedota 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: Pesola, Petta, Bedoya, Pedrosa, Pelot, Sedita, Pedone, Pecora, Perona

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Where is the Pedota family from?

You can see how Pedota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pedota families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pedota's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pedota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedota 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 Pedota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pedota. 34% of Pedota men worked as a Waiter and 60% of Pedota women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pedota were Butcher and New Worker.

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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

  • Waiter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Butcher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Pedota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Pedota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedota 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pedota. 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 91 military records available for the last name Pedota. For the veterans among your Pedota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedota lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pedota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pedota in 1967 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedota 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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