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Petrillo Family History

Petrillo Surname Meaning

Italian: from Petrillo a pet form of the personal name P(i)etro; see Pietro.

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


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Where is the Petrillo family from?

You can see how Petrillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrillo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Petrillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Petrillo families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrillo's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Petrillo families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petrillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrillo. 22% of Petrillo men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Petrillo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrillo were New Worker and Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Laborer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Petrillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrillo 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Petrillo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Petrillo. For the veterans among your Petrillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrillo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Petrillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petrillo in 1944 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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