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Petrongolo Family History

Petrongolo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Petronio, Pietropaolo, Pietrangelo, Petronella, Petrosino, Pergola

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Where is the Petrongolo family from?

You can see how Petrongolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrongolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrongolo family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petrongolo's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Petrongolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrongolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrongolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrongolo. 100% of Petrongolo men worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Petrongolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Petrongolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrongolo 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Petrongolo. 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 26 military records available for the last name Petrongolo. For the veterans among your Petrongolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrongolo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Petrongolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Petrongolo in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrongolo 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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