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Perucca Family History

Perucca 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: Petracca, Prucha, Petrucci, Perrucci, Rerucha, Petricca, Petrecca

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Where is the Perucca family from?

You can see how Perucca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perucca family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perucca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perucca families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Perucca's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Perucca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perucca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perucca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perucca. 50% of Perucca men worked as a Salesman.

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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%
  • Miner
    50%

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Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Perucca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perucca 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Perucca. 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 142 military records available for the last name Perucca. For the veterans among your Perucca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perucca lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Perucca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Perucca in 1950 was 27, and 65 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perucca 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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