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Petraglia Family History

Petraglia Surname Meaning

Italian: probably from the personal name P(i)etro (see Peter) + the collective suffix -aglia.

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


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Where is the Petraglia family from?

You can see how Petraglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petraglia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petraglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Petraglia family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Petraglia's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petraglia families in 1880.
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What did your Petraglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Berler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petraglia. 40% of Petraglia men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Petraglia women worked as a Berler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petraglia were Dyer 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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Dyer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Berler
    38%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Petraglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petraglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petraglia 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Petraglia. 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 310 military records available for the last name Petraglia. For the veterans among your Petraglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petraglia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Petraglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Petraglia in 1956 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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