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Piscotta Family History

Piscotta 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: Pisciotta, Ricotta, Cincotta, Picotte, Cotta, Prescott, Visconti

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Where is the Piscotta family from?

You can see how Piscotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piscotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piscotta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Piscotta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Piscotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piscotta 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 Piscotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Piscotta. 34% of Piscotta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Piscotta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Piscotta were Proprietor and Packer. .

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Piscotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piscotta 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Piscotta. 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 11 military records available for the last name Piscotta. For the veterans among your Piscotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piscotta lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Piscotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Piscotta in 1985 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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