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Petrain Family History

Petrain 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: Petrin, Train, Persin, Perlin, Petrina, Petra, Petras, Petri

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Where is the Petrain family from?

You can see how Petrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Petrain families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Petrain's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Petrain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrain 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 Petrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrain. 100% of Petrain men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Petrain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Petrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrain 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Petrain. 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 28 military records available for the last name Petrain. For the veterans among your Petrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrain lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Petrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Petrain in 1966 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrain 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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