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Pedulla Family History

Pedulla Surname Meaning

Italian (Pedullà): of Greek origin probably an occupational name from petalas ‘farrier blacksmith’ from petalon ‘horseshoe’.

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


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Where is the Pedulla family from?

You can see how Pedulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedulla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pedulla families living in Massachusetts. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pedulla's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pedulla families in 1920.
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What did your Pedulla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pedulla. 65% of Pedulla men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Pedulla women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pedulla were Miner and Bookkeeper.

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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
    65%
  • Tailor
    24%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    37%
  • Operator
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Pedulla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Pedulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedulla 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Pedulla. 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 161 military records available for the last name Pedulla. For the veterans among your Pedulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedulla lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pedulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pedulla in 1957 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedulla 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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