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Petrulo Family History

Petrulo 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: Petro, Petrus, Petillo, Petrino, Petrillo, Petru, Patruno, Pekrul

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Where is the Petrulo family from?

You can see how Petrulo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrulo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrulo families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Petrulo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrulo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Petrulo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrulo 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Petrulo. 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 32 military records available for the last name Petrulo. For the veterans among your Petrulo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrulo lifespan?

Average Petrulo life expectancy in 2002 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrulo 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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