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Petitti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Petitto ; see Petito .

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


Similar surnames: Pacitti, Peretti, Repetti, Sellitti, Pezzuti, Petrini, Perini

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Where is the Petitti family from?

You can see how Petitti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petitti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petitti families living in Connecticut. This was about 16% of all the recorded Petitti's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Petitti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petitti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petitti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petitti. 38% of Petitti men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petitti women worked as a 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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Petitti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petitti 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Petitti. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 432 military records available for the last name Petitti. For the veterans among your Petitti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petitti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Petitti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Petitti in 1959 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

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