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Petors Family History

Petors 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: Peters, Peter, Petre, Pecore, Petro, Pettis, Petrus, Petra, Petras

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Where is the Petors family from?

You can see how Petors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petors family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Petors families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petors's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petors families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petors 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 135 census records available for the last name Petors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petors 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Petors. 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 18 military records available for the last name Petors. For the veterans among your Petors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petors lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Petors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Petors in 1982 was 74, and 78 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petors 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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