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Petrocca Family History

Petrocca 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: Petracca, Petricca, Petrecca, Petrarca, Petrucci, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Petrocca family from?

You can see how Petrocca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrocca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrocca family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petrocca's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Petrocca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrocca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Petrocca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrocca 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Petrocca. 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 45 military records available for the last name Petrocca. For the veterans among your Petrocca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrocca lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Petrocca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petrocca in 1974 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrocca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrocca 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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