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Petrino Family History

Petrino Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Petrino a pet form of Petro see Pietro.

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


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Where is the Petrino family from?

You can see how Petrino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Petrino families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petrino's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petrino families in 1891.
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What did your Petrino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrino. 24% of Petrino men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Petrino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrino were Clerk 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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Packer
    18%
  • Dressmaker
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Petrino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrino 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Petrino. 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 534 military records available for the last name Petrino. For the veterans among your Petrino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrino lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Petrino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petrino in 1954 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrino 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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