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Porcaro Family History

Porcaro Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a swineherd porcaro.

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


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Where is the Porcaro family from?

You can see how Porcaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porcaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Porcaro families living in Massachusetts. This was about 22% of all the recorded Porcaro's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Porcaro families in 1920.
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What did your Porcaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Porcaro. 24% of Porcaro men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Porcaro women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Porcaro were Carpenter and 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
    24%
  • Barber
    11%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    30%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Finisher
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Porcaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcaro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Porcaro. 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 623 military records available for the last name Porcaro. For the veterans among your Porcaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcaro lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Porcaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Porcaro in 1953 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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