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Petruzzo Family History

Petruzzo 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: Petrizzo, Petruzzi, Petrizzi, Perazzo, Peruzzi, Petro, Petruska

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Where is the Petruzzo family from?

You can see how Petruzzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petruzzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petruzzo families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Petruzzo's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Petruzzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petruzzo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petruzzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petruzzo. 40% of Petruzzo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Petruzzo women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petruzzo were New Worker and Packer. .

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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
    40%
  • Tailor
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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What Petruzzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Petruzzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petruzzo 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Petruzzo. 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 68 military records available for the last name Petruzzo. For the veterans among your Petruzzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petruzzo lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Petruzzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petruzzo in 1948 was 51, and 88 in 2004.

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