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Petrilli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Petrillo .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Petrilla, Petrillo, Petrelli, Parrilli, Perilli, Zerilli, Petrini

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Where is the Petrilli family from?

You can see how Petrilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrilli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petrilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Petrilli families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Petrilli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrilli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrilli. 28% of Petrilli men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Petrilli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrilli were Helper and Teacher. .

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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
    28%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    32%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Student Nurse
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petrilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrilli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petrilli. 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 715 military records available for the last name Petrilli. For the veterans among your Petrilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrilli lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Petrilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Petrilli in 1955 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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