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Poccia Family History

Poccia Surname Meaning

Italian:: from the personal name Poccia feminine form of Poccio probably a shortened form of Paoloccio (a derivative of Paolo).

Possibly a nickname from poccia ‘breast’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poccia family from?

You can see how Poccia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poccia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Poccia families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Poccia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poccia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poccia 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 Poccia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poccia. 29% of Poccia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poccia women worked as a Finisher.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Poccia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Poccia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poccia 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Poccia. 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 177 military records available for the last name Poccia. For the veterans among your Poccia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poccia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poccia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Poccia in 1956 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poccia 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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