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Pecorella Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Pecora .

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


Similar surnames: Corella, Picarello, Colella, Comella, Sicurella, Pecora, Portella

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Where is the Pecorella family from?

You can see how Pecorella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pecorella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Pecorella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pecorella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pecorella families in 1920.
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What did your Pecorella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pecorella. 20% of Pecorella men worked as a Barber and 25% of Pecorella women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pecorella were Manufacturer and Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Barber
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Manufacturer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Pecorella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pecorella 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Pecorella. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pecorella. For the veterans among your Pecorella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pecorella lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pecorella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pecorella in 1958 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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