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Petrucelli Family History

Petrucelli Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Apulia): variant of Petruccelli and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Petrucelli is rare in Italy.

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


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Where is the Petrucelli family from?

You can see how Petrucelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrucelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Petrucelli families living in Connecticut. This was about 37% of all the recorded Petrucelli's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Petrucelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrucelli 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 Petrucelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrucelli. 35% of Petrucelli men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Petrucelli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrucelli were Clerk and Inspector.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Inspector
    9%

What Petrucelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrucelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrucelli 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Petrucelli. 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 530 military records available for the last name Petrucelli. For the veterans among your Petrucelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrucelli lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Petrucelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Petrucelli in 1952 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrucelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrucelli 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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