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Pirozzi Family History

Pirozzi Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Campania): variant of Perozzi a patronymic or plural form of Perozzo a pet form of Pero.

From Calabrian pirozzu ‘spinning top’ perhaps used as a nickname or an occupational name for a maker of such items.

In some instances, possibly a habitational name for someone from Pirozza in Cervinara (Avellino province).

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


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Where is the Pirozzi family from?

You can see how Pirozzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirozzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Pirozzi families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pirozzi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pirozzi families in 1920.
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What did your Pirozzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pirozzi. 26% of Pirozzi men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Pirozzi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pirozzi were Foreman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%

What Pirozzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Pirozzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirozzi 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Pirozzi. 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 451 military records available for the last name Pirozzi. For the veterans among your Pirozzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirozzi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pirozzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pirozzi in 1952 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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