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Petrey Family History

Petrey Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Petrie. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petrey family from?

You can see how Petrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Petrey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petrey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Petrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrey 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 Petrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petrey. 100% of Petrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Petrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Petrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrey 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Petrey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petrey. For the veterans among your Petrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Petrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petrey in 1945 was 21, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrey 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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