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Pericola Family History

Pericola Name 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: Cericola, Pergola, Fernicola, Agricola, Priola, Parola, Priolo, Perla

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pericola 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 Pericola ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pericola ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Pericola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pericola 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pericola. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Pericola. For the veterans among your Pericola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pericola lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Pericola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pericola in 1976 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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