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Petruccelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form (double diminutive) of the personal name Pietro .

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


Similar surnames: Petruzzelli, Petrelli, Petrucci, Pettinelli, Petrucelli, Perrucci

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Where is the Petruccelli family from?

You can see how Petruccelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petruccelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Petruccelli families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Petruccelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petruccelli families in 1920.
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What did your Petruccelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petruccelli. 29% of Petruccelli men worked as a Tailor and 34% of Petruccelli women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petruccelli were Proprietor and 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

  • Tailor
    29%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Petruccelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petruccelli 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Petruccelli. 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 350 military records available for the last name Petruccelli. For the veterans among your Petruccelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petruccelli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Petruccelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petruccelli in 1945 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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