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Petrae Family History

Petrae 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, Petra, Petras, Petrie, Petrak, Petree, Petrov, Petro, Pera

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Where is the Petrae family from?

You can see how Petrae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrae family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petrae family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petrae's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Petrae families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrae 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 53 census records available for the last name Petrae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrae 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Petrae. 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 military records available for the last name Petrae. For the veterans among your Petrae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrae lifespan?

Average Petrae life expectancy in 1986 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrae 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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