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Petrafesa Family History

Petrafesa 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: Petras, Petrides, Petrakis, Perales, Petralia, Petracca, Petrash

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Where is the Petrafesa family from?

You can see how Petrafesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrafesa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrafesa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrafesa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petrafesa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrafesa 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 Petrafesa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrafesa. 100% of Petrafesa men 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

  • Packer
    100%

What Petrafesa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Petrafesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrafesa 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Petrafesa. 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 13 military records available for the last name Petrafesa. For the veterans among your Petrafesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrafesa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Petrafesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petrafesa in 1972 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrafesa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrafesa 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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