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Pescador Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: occupational name for a fisherman.

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


Similar surnames: Pescatore, Peinado, Mercado, Escandon, Picado, Pecor, Meador, Hector

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Where is the Pescador family from?

You can see how Pescador families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pescador family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pescador families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pescador's in USA. California had the highest population of Pescador families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pescador surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pescador ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pescador. 75% of Pescador men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Pescador. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pescador 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Pescador. 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 93 military records available for the last name Pescador. For the veterans among your Pescador ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pescador lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pescador life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pescador in 1942 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

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