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Petrarca Family History

Petrarca Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a variant of Petracca influenced by arca ‘bow’.

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


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Where is the Petrarca family from?

You can see how Petrarca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrarca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Petrarca families living in Rhode Island. This was about 44% of all the recorded Petrarca's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Petrarca families in 1920.
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What did your Petrarca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrarca. 56% of Petrarca men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Petrarca women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrarca were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Weaver
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petrarca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrarca 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Petrarca. 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 884 military records available for the last name Petrarca. For the veterans among your Petrarca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrarca lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Petrarca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Petrarca in 1945 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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