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Petrasso Family History

Petrasso 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, Petrash, Petrasek, Tasso, Petrosino, Petro, Ceraso, Petruska

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Where is the Petrasso family from?

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

In 1940, Sewer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrasso. 100% of Petrasso women worked as a Sewer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Petrasso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Petrasso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrasso 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 Petrasso. 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 22 military records available for the last name Petrasso. For the veterans among your Petrasso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrasso lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Petrasso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Petrasso in 1976 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrasso 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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