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Petraeus Family History

Petraeus 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: Petrus, Petras, Petrakis, Petre, Peters, Peres, Perkes, Petra

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Where is the Petraeus family from?

You can see how Petraeus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petraeus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Petraeus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petraeus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petraeus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petraeus 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 41 census records available for the last name Petraeus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petraeus 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Petraeus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Petraeus. For the veterans among your Petraeus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petraeus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Petraeus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petraeus in 1965 was 78, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petraeus 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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