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Petrio Family History

Petrio 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: Petro, Petri, Petrin, Petrik, Petric, Petrino, Petrie, Pero, Perko

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Where is the Petrio family from?

You can see how Petrio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrio family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Petrio family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrio's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Petrio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrio 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 Petrio ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petrio. 100% of Petrio men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Petrio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Petrio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrio 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Petrio. 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 16 military records available for the last name Petrio. For the veterans among your Petrio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrio lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Petrio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Petrio in 1980 was 91, and 97 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrio 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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