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Pietrella Family History

Pietrella 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: Petrella, Perella, Petrelli, Petrilla, Perrella, Estrella, Portella

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Where is the Pietrella family from?

You can see how Pietrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pietrella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pietrella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pietrella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pietrella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pietrella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pietrella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pietrella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pietrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pietrella 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pietrella. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pietrella. For the veterans among your Pietrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pietrella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pietrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pietrella in 1965 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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