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Petorella Family History

Petorella 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: Petrella, Pecorella, Perella, Petrelli, Petrilla, Petronella

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Where is the Petorella family from?

You can see how Petorella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petorella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petorella family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petorella's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Petorella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petorella 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 Petorella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petorella. 50% of Petorella men worked as a Weaver.

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

What Petorella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Petorella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petorella 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Petorella. 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 9 military records available for the last name Petorella. For the veterans among your Petorella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petorella lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Petorella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petorella in 1974 was 70, and 94 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petorella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petorella 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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