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Perricelli Family History

Perricelli 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: Patricelli, Petrocelli, Perrelli, Perriello, Puricelli, Petrucelli

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Where is the Perricelli family from?

You can see how Perricelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perricelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Perricelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Perricelli families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Perricelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Perricelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perricelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perricelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perricelli. 22% of Perricelli men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
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What Perricelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Perricelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perricelli 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Perricelli. 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 106 military records available for the last name Perricelli. For the veterans among your Perricelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perricelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Perricelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Perricelli in 1965 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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