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Picoraro Family History

Picoraro 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: Pecoraro, Pickard, Porro, Picard, Picazo, Scolaro, Pirro, Socorro

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Where is the Picoraro family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Picoraro. 100% of Picoraro men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Picoraro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Picoraro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picoraro 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Picoraro. 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 11 military records available for the last name Picoraro. For the veterans among your Picoraro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picoraro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Picoraro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Picoraro in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Picoraro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picoraro 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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