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Petrilla Family History

Petrilla Surname Meaning

Italian: from Petrilla a feminine form of the personal name Petrillo.

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


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Where is the Petrilla family from?

You can see how Petrilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Petrilla families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Petrilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrilla 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 Petrilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrilla. 42% of Petrilla men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Petrilla women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrilla were Attendant 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
    42%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Packer
    19%

What Petrilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrilla 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Petrilla. 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 440 military records available for the last name Petrilla. For the veterans among your Petrilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrilla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Petrilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petrilla in 1960 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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