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Petronello Family History

Petronello 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: Petronella, Petrocelli, Petriello, Petrella, Petrelli, Pettinelli

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Where is the Petronello family from?

You can see how Petronello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petronello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petronello family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petronello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petronello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petronello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Petronello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Petronello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petronello 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Petronello. 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 36 military records available for the last name Petronello. For the veterans among your Petronello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petronello lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Petronello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petronello in 1955 was 60, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petronello 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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