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Picarelli Family History

Picarelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Picarello.

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


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Where is the Picarelli family from?

You can see how Picarelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picarelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Picarelli families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Picarelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Picarelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picarelli 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 Picarelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Picarelli. 22% of Picarelli men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Picarelli women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Picarelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Picarelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picarelli 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Picarelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Picarelli. For the veterans among your Picarelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picarelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Picarelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Picarelli in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picarelli ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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