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Petralio Family History

Petralio 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: Petralia, Petrakis, Petraglia, Petronio, Petrillo, Petrosino, Petro

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Where is the Petralio family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petralio 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 Petralio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sample Card Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petralio. 100% of Petralio women worked as a Sample Card Maker.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sample Card Maker
    100%

What Petralio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Petralio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petralio 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Petralio. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petralio. For the veterans among your Petralio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petralio lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Petralio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petralio in 1982 was 67, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petralio 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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