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Petulla Family History

Petulla 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: Pedulla, Pella, Patella, Perella, Petrella, Petillo, Petrilla, Stella

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Where is the Petulla family from?

You can see how Petulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petulla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petulla families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Petulla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petulla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petulla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petulla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Petulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petulla 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Petulla. 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 60 military records available for the last name Petulla. For the veterans among your Petulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petulla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Petulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Petulla in 1968 was 72, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petulla 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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