Persico Family History

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Persico Name Meaning

Italian: from persico ‘peach tree’ (from Late Latin persica, for classical Latin persicum (malum) ‘Persian apple’). This was a topographic name for someone who lived near a peach tree or a habitational name from any of the numerous places named with this word in various parts Italy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Marsico, Persin, Pesch, Carrico, Perrino, Percoco, Persing, Pesce

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Persico Family Origin

Where is the Persico family from?

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You can see how Persico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Persico family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Persico families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Persico families living in Glamorgan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Persico's in the UK. Glamorgan had the highest population of Persico families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Persico surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Persico Family Occupations

What did your Persico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Persico. 24% of Persico men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Persico women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Persico were Clerk and Presser

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Presser
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Persico Historical Records

What Persico family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Persico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Persico census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Persico. 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 Card

There are 720 military records available for the last name Persico. For the veterans among your Persico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Persico Life Expectancy

What is the average Persico lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Persico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Persico in 1942 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Persico 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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