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Petrozza Family History

Petrozza Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Petrizzi, Petrizzo, Petruzzi, Pedroza, Pezza, Petrov, Petro, Petrella

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Where is the Petrozza family from?

You can see how Petrozza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrozza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrozza families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Petrozza's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Petrozza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrozza 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 Petrozza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrozza. 60% of Petrozza men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Petrozza women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrozza were Sales Clerk and Sewer.

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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
    60%
  • Bartender
    27%
  • Sales Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Sewer
    40%

What Petrozza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Petrozza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrozza 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Petrozza. 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 102 military records available for the last name Petrozza. For the veterans among your Petrozza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrozza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Petrozza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petrozza in 1964 was 70, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrozza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrozza 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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