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Petrait Family History

Petrait 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: Petit, Petra, Petras, Petri, Petrakis, Petrin, Petralia, Petrik

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Where is the Petrait family from?

You can see how Petrait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrait family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petrait families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrait's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrait families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrait 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 25 census records available for the last name Petrait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrait 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Petrait. 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 14 military records available for the last name Petrait. For the veterans among your Petrait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrait lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Petrait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Petrait in 1977 was 64, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrait 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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