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Petrancosta Family History

Petrancosta 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: Petracca, Petrarca, Lefrancois, Pentecost, Betancourt, Petruska

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Where is the Petrancosta family from?

You can see how Petrancosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrancosta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrancosta families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Petrancosta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrancosta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrancosta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrancosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrancosta. 63% of Petrancosta men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Petrancosta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrancosta were Salesman and Bookbinder. .

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Bookbinder
    40%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Petrancosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrancosta 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Petrancosta. 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 42 military records available for the last name Petrancosta. For the veterans among your Petrancosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrancosta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petrancosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petrancosta in 1962 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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