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Pedrow Family History

Pedrow 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, Nedrow, Perrow, Petrow, Tedrow, Perron, Pero, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Pedrow family from?

You can see how Pedrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedrow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedrow families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pedrow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedrow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pedrow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedrow 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 Pedrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedrow. 60% of Pedrow men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Pedrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Pedrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedrow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pedrow. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pedrow. For the veterans among your Pedrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedrow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Pedrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pedrow in 1968 was 67, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedrow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedrow 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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