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Petrovan Family History

Petrovan 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: Provan, Petrov, Petrovic, Petrosian, Petrosyan, Petron, Trojan

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Where is the Petrovan family from?

You can see how Petrovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrovan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petrovan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrovan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrovan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrovan 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 12 census records available for the last name Petrovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrovan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Petrovan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Petrovan. For the veterans among your Petrovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrovan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1975, in the United States, Petrovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Petrovan in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrovan 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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