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Petrella Name Meaning

Italian:: habitational name from any of various places called Petrella for example Petrella Salto (Rieti Lazio) and Petrella Tifernina (Campobasso Molise). from the female personal name Petrella attested in central Italy from the 11th century otherwise from the personal name P(i)etro (see Pietro ) + the diminutive suffix -ella.

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


Similar surnames: Petrelli, Perella, Perrella, Petrilla, Petrillo, Petriello, Perrell

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Where is the Petrella family from?

You can see how Petrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Petrella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Petrella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrella. 32% of Petrella men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Petrella women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrella were Craneman and At Home. .

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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
    32%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Craneman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • At Home
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Petrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrella 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Petrella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petrella. For the veterans among your Petrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Petrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petrella in 1953 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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