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Petrocella Family History

Petrocella 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: Petrocelli, Petronella, Petrella, Petrucelli, Perella, Petrelli

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Where is the Petrocella family from?

You can see how Petrocella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrocella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrocella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Petrocella families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrocella's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Petrocella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrocella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrocella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrocella. 100% of Petrocella men worked as a Welder. .

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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

  • Welder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Petrocella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrocella 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Petrocella. 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 11 military records available for the last name Petrocella. For the veterans among your Petrocella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrocella lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Petrocella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petrocella in 1994 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

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