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Pedra Family History

Pedra 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: Pera, Petra, Pedro, Perra, Piedra, Peura, Serra, Penna, Pear, Seda

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Where is the Pedra family from?

You can see how Pedra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Pedra families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedra's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Pedra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedra 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 Pedra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedra. 100% of Pedra men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Pedra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Pedra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedra 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Pedra. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pedra. For the veterans among your Pedra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedra lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Pedra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pedra in 1968 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedra 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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