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Verrecchia Family History

Verrecchia Surname Meaning

Apparently from a Molise dialect word verrecchia meaning ‘winch lever of a farm wagon’ or ‘tangle contortion’, this term may have originally been applied as a nickname.

There is also a place-name Verrecchie located in Abruzzi, which suggests a geographical significance to the term.

The dual usage of the word as both a nickname and place-name indicates its cultural and regional relevance.

Such terms often reflect the historical practices or characteristics of the area, enriching local identity.

Further exploration of the etymology and usage of verrecchia can provide deeper insights into the dialectal nuances of the Molise region.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Verrecchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verrecchia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Verrecchia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Verrecchia families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Verrecchia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Verrecchia families in 1891.
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What did your Verrecchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ice Cream Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Verrecchia. 100% of Verrecchia men worked as an Ice Cream Maker and 100% of Verrecchia women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ice Cream Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Verrecchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verrecchia 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Verrecchia. 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 Verrecchia. For the veterans among your Verrecchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verrecchia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Verrecchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Verrecchia in 1954 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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