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Petallis Family History

Petallis 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: Pallas, Allis, Mellis, Dellis, Fallis, Pettis, Ellis, Petrelli

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petallis 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 28 census records available for the last name Petallis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petallis 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 Petallis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petallis. For the veterans among your Petallis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petallis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Petallis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petallis in 1983 was 69, and 80 in 1996.

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