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Pecorelli Family History

Pecorelli 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: Pecorella, Petrelli, Corelli, Perrelli, Perelli, Picarelli, Pecore

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Where is the Pecorelli family from?

You can see how Pecorelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecorelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pecorelli families living in Maine. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pecorelli's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Pecorelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pecorelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pecorelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pecorelli. 70% of Pecorelli 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
    70%
  • Miner
    30%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Pecorelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecorelli 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Pecorelli. 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 154 military records available for the last name Pecorelli. For the veterans among your Pecorelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecorelli lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pecorelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pecorelli in 1946 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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