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Pecora Family History

Pecora Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly southern): from pecora ‘flock’ (from Latin pecus genitive pecoris) used for a keeper of sheep or goats

and also as a pejorative nickname for a pusillanimous or cowardly person.

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


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Where is the Pecora family from?

You can see how Pecora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pecora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pecora families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pecora's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pecora families in 1891.
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What did your Pecora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecora. 16% of Pecora men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Pecora women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pecora were Barber and Saleslady.

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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
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Saleslady
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pecora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecora 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Pecora. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pecora. For the veterans among your Pecora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecora lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pecora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pecora in 1956 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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