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Pezzola Family History

Pezzola 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, Pezza, Gazzola, Pergola, Peltola, Pendola, Petzold, Mazzola

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Where is the Pezzola family from?

You can see how Pezzola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezzola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pezzola families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pezzola's in USA. California had the highest population of Pezzola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezzola 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 Pezzola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pezzola. 34% of Pezzola men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Pezzola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Pezzola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezzola 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Pezzola. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pezzola. For the veterans among your Pezzola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezzola lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Pezzola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pezzola in 1960 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pezzola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezzola 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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