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Petrolino Family History

Petrolino 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: Petrosino, Petronio, Petrino, Perlin, Petrina, Pedalino, Merlino

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Where is the Petrolino family from?

You can see how Petrolino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrolino family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Petrolino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Petrolino families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petrolino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrolino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrolino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrolino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrolino. 58% of Petrolino men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petrolino women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Petrolino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Petrolino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrolino 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Petrolino. 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 128 military records available for the last name Petrolino. For the veterans among your Petrolino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrolino lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petrolino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petrolino in 1963 was 52, and 94 in 2004.

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