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Petroni Family History

Petroni Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Petrone or Petronio.

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


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Where is the Petroni family from?

You can see how Petroni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petroni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Petroni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Petroni family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petroni's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Petroni families in 1841.
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What did your Petroni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petroni. 30% of Petroni men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Petroni women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petroni were Butcher and Tailor.

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petroni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petroni 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petroni. 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 370 military records available for the last name Petroni. For the veterans among your Petroni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petroni lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Petroni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Petroni in 1960 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petroni 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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