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Petré Family History

Petré 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: Petre, Petro, Petra, Petri, Petry, Petru, Petr, Peter, Pear, Petek

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Where is the Petré family from?

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

In 1939, Gardener (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Petré. 20% of Petré men worked as a Gardener (heavy Worker) and 79% of Petré women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petré were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener (heavy Worker)
    20%
  • Colliery Stone Cutter
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Railway Clerk
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Petré family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Petré. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petré 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petré. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petré. For the veterans among your Petré ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petré lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petré

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