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Petrini Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Petrino .

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


Similar surnames: Perini, Petrino, Ferrini, Petrilli, Petroni, Petrina, Patrizi, Cerini

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Where is the Petrini family from?

You can see how Petrini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrini family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Petrini families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrini's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Petrini families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrini. 33% of Petrini men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Petrini women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrini were Waiter and Seamstress. .

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrini 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petrini. 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 782 military records available for the last name Petrini. For the veterans among your Petrini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrini lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Petrini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petrini in 1958 was 67, and 64 in 2004.

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