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Petar Family History

Petar 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: Peter, Pear, Detar, Petak, Pekar, Petr, Bear, Dear, Tatar, Petek

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Where is the Petar family from?

You can see how Petar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Petar families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Petar's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Petar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petar 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 Petar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petar. 100% of Petar women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Petar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Petar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petar 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Petar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Petar. For the veterans among your Petar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Petar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petar in 1964 was 90, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petar 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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