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Petgrave Family History

Petgrave 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: Belgrave, Seagrave, De Grave, Grave, De Grace, Petre, Petrov

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Where is the Petgrave family from?

You can see how Petgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petgrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Petgrave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Petgrave families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Petgrave's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Petgrave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petgrave 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 260 census records available for the last name Petgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petgrave 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Petgrave. 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 17 military records available for the last name Petgrave. For the veterans among your Petgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petgrave lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petgrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petgrave in 1962 was 87, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petgrave 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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