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Peracchio Family History

Peracchio 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: Pennacchio, Vecchio, Orecchio, Verucchi, Recchio, Auricchio, Ricchio

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Where is the Peracchio family from?

You can see how Peracchio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peracchio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peracchio families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peracchio's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Peracchio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peracchio 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 Peracchio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peracchio. 31% of Peracchio men worked as a Waiter and 43% of Peracchio women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peracchio were Cook and Shop Work. .

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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

  • Waiter
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cook
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Shop Work
    29%
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What Peracchio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Peracchio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peracchio 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Peracchio. 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 51 military records available for the last name Peracchio. For the veterans among your Peracchio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peracchio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peracchio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peracchio in 1963 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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