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Porcelli Family History

Porcelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Porcello.

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


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Where is the Porcelli family from?

You can see how Porcelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Porcelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Porcelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Porcelli families living in Surrey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Porcelli's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Porcelli families in 1891.
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What did your Porcelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Marine Store Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Porcelli. 100% of Porcelli men worked as a Marine Store Dealer and 72% of Porcelli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Marine Store Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Porcelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Porcelli 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 Porcelli. 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 760 military records available for the last name Porcelli. For the veterans among your Porcelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Porcelli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Porcelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Porcelli in 1953 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Porcelli 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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