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Petruzzelli Family History

Petruzzelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Petruzzello a pet form (double diminutive) of the personal name Pietro.

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


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Where is the Petruzzelli family from?

You can see how Petruzzelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petruzzelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petruzzelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petruzzelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Petruzzelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petruzzelli families in 1920.
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What did your Petruzzelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petruzzelli. 48% of Petruzzelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petruzzelli women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    48%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Bench Work
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Petruzzelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Petruzzelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petruzzelli 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Petruzzelli. 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 304 military records available for the last name Petruzzelli. For the veterans among your Petruzzelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petruzzelli lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Petruzzelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Petruzzelli in 1947 was 41, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petruzzelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petruzzelli 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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