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Pecorara Family History

Pecorara 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: Pecoraro, Pecora, Pecore, Perala, Ferrara, Perera, Perra, Becerra

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Where is the Pecorara family from?

You can see how Pecorara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecorara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pecorara families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pecorara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pecorara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecorara 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 Pecorara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecorara. 60% of Pecorara men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pecorara women worked as an 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Pecorara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Pecorara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecorara 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Pecorara. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pecorara. For the veterans among your Pecorara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecorara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pecorara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pecorara in 1962 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pecorara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pecorara 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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