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Picirillo Family History

Picirillo 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: Piccirillo, Cirillo, Pirillo, Picarello, Piccirilli, Picariello

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Where is the Picirillo family from?

You can see how Picirillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picirillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Picirillo family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Picirillo's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Picirillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picirillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Picirillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Picirillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picirillo 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Picirillo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Picirillo. For the veterans among your Picirillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picirillo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Picirillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Picirillo in 1970 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picirillo 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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