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Pergolizzi Family History

Pergolizzi 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: Terlizzi, Polizzi, Pergola, Bellizzi, Petrizzi, Pirozzi, Bertozzi

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Where is the Pergolizzi family from?

You can see how Pergolizzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pergolizzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pergolizzi families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pergolizzi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pergolizzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pergolizzi 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 Pergolizzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pergolizzi. 50% of Pergolizzi men worked as a Presser and 100% of Pergolizzi women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Presser
    50%
  • Longshoreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Pergolizzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Pergolizzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pergolizzi 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Pergolizzi. 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 147 military records available for the last name Pergolizzi. For the veterans among your Pergolizzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pergolizzi lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pergolizzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pergolizzi in 1944 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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