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Petalver Family History

Petalver 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: Penalver, Pealer, Palmer, Peter, Beaver, Peller, Pulver, Betler

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Where is the Petalver family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petalver 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 Petalver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petalver. 100% of Petalver 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 Petalver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Petalver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petalver 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Petalver. 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 22 military records available for the last name Petalver. For the veterans among your Petalver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petalver lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Petalver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petalver in 1982 was 70, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petalver 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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