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Petrac Family History

Petrac 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: Petra, Petras, Petric, Petrak, Petre, Petrov, Petro, Pera, Petrus

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Where is the Petrac family from?

You can see how Petrac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrac family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrac family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrac's in USA. California had the highest population of Petrac families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrac 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 134 census records available for the last name Petrac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrac 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Petrac. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petrac. For the veterans among your Petrac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrac lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Petrac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Petrac in 1975 was 62, and 53 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrac 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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