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Petrocelli Family History

Petrocelli Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): pluralized form of Petrocello a derivative of the Italian personal name Petro.

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


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Where is the Petrocelli family from?

You can see how Petrocelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrocelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Petrocelli families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Petrocelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrocelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrocelli 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 Petrocelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrocelli. 19% of Petrocelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Petrocelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrocelli were Helper and New Worker.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Petrocelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrocelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrocelli 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Petrocelli. 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 572 military records available for the last name Petrocelli. For the veterans among your Petrocelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrocelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Petrocelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petrocelli in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrocelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrocelli 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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