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Petaccio Family History

Petaccio 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: Pecci, Palacio, Pennacchio, Astacio, Puccio, Tuccio, Petracca

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Where is the Petaccio family from?

You can see how Petaccio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petaccio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petaccio families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petaccio's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petaccio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petaccio 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 Petaccio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petaccio. 64% of Petaccio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petaccio 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
    64%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Petaccio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Petaccio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petaccio 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Petaccio. 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 107 military records available for the last name Petaccio. For the veterans among your Petaccio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petaccio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petaccio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petaccio in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petaccio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petaccio 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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