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Petoria Family History

Petoria 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: Petrina, Petra, Deloria, Petri, Petrin, Petrik, Petric, Pecora

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Where is the Petoria family from?

You can see how Petoria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petoria family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Petoria families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petoria's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petoria families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petoria 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 33 census records available for the last name Petoria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petoria 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petoria. 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 Petoria. For the veterans among your Petoria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petoria lifespan?

Average Petoria life expectancy in 1985 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petoria 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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