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Petrotta Family History

Petrotta 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: Perrotta, Pedrotti, Trotta, Perrott, Parrotta, Perrotto, Perretta

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Where is the Petrotta family from?

You can see how Petrotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrotta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Petrotta families living in California. This was about 31% of all the recorded Petrotta's in USA. California had the highest population of Petrotta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrotta 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 Petrotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrotta. 20% of Petrotta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    14%

What Petrotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Petrotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrotta 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Petrotta. 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 131 military records available for the last name Petrotta. For the veterans among your Petrotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrotta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Petrotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Petrotta in 1957 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrotta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrotta 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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