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Petrar Family History

Petrar 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, Petrak, Peter, Pear, Petre, Petter, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Petrar family from?

You can see how Petrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Petrar families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Petrar family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrar's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Petrar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrar 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 84 census records available for the last name Petrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrar 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Petrar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petrar. For the veterans among your Petrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrar lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Petrar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petrar in 1989 was 77, and 59 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrar 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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