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Petronella Family History

Petronella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from Petronella a feminine pet form of Petrone or Petronio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petronella family from?

You can see how Petronella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petronella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petronella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Petronella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petronella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petronella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petronella 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 Petronella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petronella. 32% of Petronella men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Petronella women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petronella were Retail and Dressmaker.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Barber
    28%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Retail
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Dressmaker
    14%

What Petronella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Petronella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petronella 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Petronella. 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 171 military records available for the last name Petronella. For the veterans among your Petronella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petronella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petronella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Petronella in 1962 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petronella 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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