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Petosa Family History

Petosa Surname Meaning

Italian (Molise): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Petosa family from?

You can see how Petosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petosa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Petosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Petosa family living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petosa's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Petosa families in 1841.
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What did your Petosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petosa. 89% of Petosa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petosa women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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
    89%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Petosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Petosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petosa 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Petosa. 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 188 military records available for the last name Petosa. For the veterans among your Petosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petosa lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Petosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petosa in 1955 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petosa 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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