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Petto Family History

Petto 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: Petro, Pelto, Netto, Pett, Petta, Peto, Petty, Petito, Petti, Getto

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Where is the Petto family from?

You can see how Petto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Petto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Petto families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Petto's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petto families in 1880.
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What did your Petto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petto. 34% of Petto men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Petto women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petto were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Petto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petto 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Petto. 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 289 military records available for the last name Petto. For the veterans among your Petto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petto lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Petto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petto in 1951 was 47, and 84 in 2001.

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