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Petergal Family History

Petergal 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: Peterman, Peterka, Peter, Pitera, Peterson, Peters, Patera, Petra

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Where is the Petergal family from?

You can see how Petergal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petergal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petergal family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petergal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petergal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petergal 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 27 census records available for the last name Petergal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petergal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Petergal. 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 36 military records available for the last name Petergal. For the veterans among your Petergal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petergal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Petergal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Petergal in 1974 was 55, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petergal 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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