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Petruni Family History

Petruni 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: Petroni, Petrini, Petrina, Petrus, Petri, Petrin, Perun, Petronio

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Where is the Petruni family from?

You can see how Petruni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petruni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petruni families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petruni's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petruni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petruni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petruni ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coremaker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Petruni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Petruni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petruni 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Petruni. 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 military records available for the last name Petruni. For the veterans among your Petruni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petruni lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Petruni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Petruni in 1976 was 86, and 92 in 1981.

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