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Petalia Family History

Petalia 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: Petralia, Perala, Peralta, Papalia, Pekala, Petraglia, Regalia

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Where is the Petalia family from?

You can see how Petalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petalia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petalia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petalia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petalia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Petalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petalia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Petalia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petalia. For the veterans among your Petalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petalia lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petalia 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petalia

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