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Petrano Family History

Petrano 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: Peirano, Petrino, Vetrano, Petro, Petrina, Petra, Petras, Citrano

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Where is the Petrano family from?

You can see how Petrano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrano families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petrano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrano 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 134 census records available for the last name Petrano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrano 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Petrano. 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 9 military records available for the last name Petrano. For the veterans among your Petrano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrano lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Petrano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petrano in 1979 was 53, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrano 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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