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Percello Family History

Percello 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: Percell, Porcello, Purcell, Perella, Marcello, Servello, Perillo

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Where is the Percello family from?

You can see how Percello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Percello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Percello family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Percello's in USA. California had the highest population of Percello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Percello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Percello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Percello. 50% of Percello men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Percello women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Percello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Percello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Percello 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Percello. 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 8 military records available for the last name Percello. For the veterans among your Percello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Percello lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Percello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Percello in 1984 was 60, and 67 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Percello 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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