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Petronio Family History

Petronio Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Petronio (from Latin Petronius) which is thought to be of Etruscan origin.

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


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Where is the Petronio family from?

You can see how Petronio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petronio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petronio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Petronio families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Petronio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petronio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petronio 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 Petronio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petronio. 34% of Petronio men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Petronio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petronio were Draftsman and Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Fitter
    12%
  • Draftsman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

What Petronio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Petronio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petronio 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 Petronio. 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 227 military records available for the last name Petronio. For the veterans among your Petronio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petronio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petronio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petronio in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petronio 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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