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Petriello Family History

Petriello Surname Meaning

Italian (Campania): variant of Petrello.

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


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Where is the Petriello family from?

You can see how Petriello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petriello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Petriello families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petriello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petriello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petriello 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 Petriello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petriello. 20% of Petriello men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Petriello women worked as an 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

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Junk Shop
    20%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Petriello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Petriello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petriello 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Petriello. 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 348 military records available for the last name Petriello. For the veterans among your Petriello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petriello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Petriello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petriello in 1965 was 49, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petriello ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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