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Petardi Family History

Petardi 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: Petri, Pardi, Picardi, Ierardi, Gerardi, Velardi, Peard, Berardi

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Where is the Petardi family from?

You can see how Petardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petardi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petardi families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petardi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petardi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finnisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petardi. 100% of Petardi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petardi women worked as a Finnisher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finnisher
    100%

What Petardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Petardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petardi 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Petardi. 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 31 military records available for the last name Petardi. For the veterans among your Petardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petardi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Petardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Petardi in 1969 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petardi 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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