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Petralle Family History

Petralle 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: Petrella, Petrelli, Petralia, Petrillo, Petrilla, Petrilli, Pralle

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Where is the Petralle family from?

You can see how Petralle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petralle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Petralle family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Petralle's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Petralle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petralle 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 39 census records available for the last name Petralle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petralle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Petralle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Petralle. For the veterans among your Petralle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petralle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Petralle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petralle in 1974 was 61, and 79 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petralle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petralle 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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