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Petramale Family History

Petramale 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: Tramble, Ramage, Petre, Perman, Detemple, Petrella, Perala, Petrina

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Where is the Petramale family from?

You can see how Petramale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petramale family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petramale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Petramale families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Petramale's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petramale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petramale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petramale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petramale. 100% of Petramale men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Petramale women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    20%
  • Presser
    20%

What Petramale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Petramale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petramale 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 Petramale. 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 83 military records available for the last name Petramale. For the veterans among your Petramale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petramale lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Petramale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Petramale in 1964 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petramale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petramale 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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