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Purcaro Family History

Purcaro 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: Porcaro, Arcaro, Furfaro, Zuccaro, Cuccaro, Bucaro, Turco, Purpura

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Where is the Purcaro family from?

You can see how Purcaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Purcaro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Purcaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Purcaro families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Purcaro's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Purcaro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Purcaro 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 Purcaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Purcaro. 50% of Purcaro men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Purcaro women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Purcaro were Bartender and Comeying.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Bartender
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Comeying
    40%

What Purcaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Purcaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Purcaro 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Purcaro. 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 57 military records available for the last name Purcaro. For the veterans among your Purcaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Purcaro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Purcaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Purcaro in 1966 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Purcaro 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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