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Petinelli Family History

Petinelli 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: Pettinelli, Petrelli, Pinelli, Petrella, Minelli, Pesnell, Patricelli

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Where is the Petinelli family from?

You can see how Petinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petinelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petinelli families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Petinelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petinelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petinelli 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 38 census records available for the last name Petinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petinelli 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Petinelli. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petinelli. For the veterans among your Petinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petinelli lifespan?

Average Petinelli life expectancy in 1967 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petinelli 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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