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Petino Family History

Petino Name 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: Petito, Patino, Petrino, Perino, Pelino, Pepin, Pino, Heino, Cerino

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Where is the Petino family from?

You can see how Petino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petino families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Petino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petino. 50% of Petino men worked as a Tailor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Petino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petino 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Petino. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Petino. For the veterans among your Petino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petino lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Petino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Petino in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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