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Pedros Family History

Pedros Surname 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: Pedro, Pedrosa, Petros, Pedroso, Vedros, Perron, Pero, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Pedros family from?

You can see how Pedros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pedros families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pedros's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pedros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedros 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 Pedros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedros. 100% of Pedros men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pedros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Pedros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedros 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Pedros. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Pedros. For the veterans among your Pedros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedros lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Pedros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pedros in 1978 was 75, and 63 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedros ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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