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Petrando Family History

Petrando 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: Ferrando, Petronio, Peirano, Petrino, Vetrano, Petranek, Petrenko

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Where is the Petrando family from?

You can see how Petrando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrando family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrando family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrando's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petrando families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Petrando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrando 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petrando. 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 1 military records available for the last name Petrando. For the veterans among your Petrando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrando lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Petrando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Petrando in 1980 was 78, and 56 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrando 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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