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Petrino Family History

Petrino Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Petrino a pet form of Petro see Pietro.

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


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Where is the Petrino family from?

You can see how Petrino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Petrino families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Petrino's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Petrino families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrino ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Employ was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petrino. 100% of Petrino men worked as an Employ.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Employ
    100%

What Petrino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrino 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Petrino. 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 534 military records available for the last name Petrino. For the veterans among your Petrino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrino lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Petrino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petrino in 1954 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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