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Petrass Family History

Petrass 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: Petras, Petrash, Petrus, Petra, Petrakis, Perras, Petros, Patras

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Where is the Petrass family from?

You can see how Petrass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Petrass families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrass's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Petrass families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrass 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 472 census records available for the last name Petrass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrass 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Petrass. 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 45 military records available for the last name Petrass. For the veterans among your Petrass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrass lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Petrass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petrass in 1978 was 76, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrass 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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