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Petrello Family History

Petrello Surname Meaning

Italian (Udine): from a pet form of the personal name Petro.

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


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Where is the Petrello family from?

You can see how Petrello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrello family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Petrello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Petrello families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrello's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Petrello families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrello 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 Petrello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrello. 28% of Petrello men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Petrello women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrello were Bartender and Packer.

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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
    28%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
  • Packer
    8%

What Petrello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrello 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Petrello. 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 197 military records available for the last name Petrello. For the veterans among your Petrello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrello lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Petrello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Petrello in 1953 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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