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Allocco Family History

Allocco Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from allocco literally ‘owl’ (from the Late Latin ulluccus ‘night bird’) in the transferred sense ‘gullible person’.

The large staring eyes of owls were taken as a sign of gullibility.

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


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Where is the Allocco family from?

You can see how Allocco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allocco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Allocco families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Allocco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Allocco families in 1920.
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What did your Allocco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allocco. 34% of Allocco men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Allocco women worked as a Laundry. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allocco were Chauffeur and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Grocer
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    40%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Houseworker
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Allocco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allocco 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Allocco. 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 271 military records available for the last name Allocco. For the veterans among your Allocco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allocco lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Allocco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Allocco in 1941 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allocco 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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