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Petrolio Family History

Petrolio 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: Petronio, Petrosino, Petralia, Petrovic, Petrillo, Petronis, Petroni

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Where is the Petrolio family from?

You can see how Petrolio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrolio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Petrolio families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Petrolio's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrolio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrolio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrolio ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Common Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Petrolio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrolio 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Petrolio. 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 51 military records available for the last name Petrolio. For the veterans among your Petrolio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrolio lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Petrolio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Petrolio in 1968 was 74, and 81 in 2001.

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