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Pezzuto Family History

Pezzuto Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Pizzuto or derivative of Pezzi or Pezza.

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


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Where is the Pezzuto family from?

You can see how Pezzuto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pezzuto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pezzuto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Pezzuto families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pezzuto's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pezzuto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pezzuto 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 Pezzuto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pezzuto. 50% of Pezzuto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pezzuto women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pezzuto were Chipper and Beauty 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
    50%
  • Cutter
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Chipper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Beauty Operator
    50%

What Pezzuto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Pezzuto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pezzuto 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Pezzuto. 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 177 military records available for the last name Pezzuto. For the veterans among your Pezzuto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pezzuto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pezzuto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pezzuto in 1964 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pezzuto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pezzuto 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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