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Pettinelli Family History

Pettinelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form possibly of a diminutive of Pettine or alternatively of a pet form (double diminutive) of the personal name Petto

itself a shortened pet form of Filippo.

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


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Where is the Pettinelli family from?

You can see how Pettinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettinelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pettinelli families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pettinelli's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pettinelli families in 1920.
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What did your Pettinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettinelli. 53% of Pettinelli men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Pettinelli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettinelli were Electrician and Stenographer.

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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
    53%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Partner
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Pettinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Pettinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettinelli 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Pettinelli. 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 292 military records available for the last name Pettinelli. For the veterans among your Pettinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettinelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pettinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pettinelli in 1960 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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