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Petraglio Family History

Petraglio 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: Petraglia, Petralia, Petrelli, Petrakis, Petronio, Truglio, Petrillo

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Where is the Petraglio family from?

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

What Petraglio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Petraglio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petraglio 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Petraglio. 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 20 military records available for the last name Petraglio. For the veterans among your Petraglio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petraglio lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Petraglio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petraglio in 1977 was 67, and 89 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petraglio 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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