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Petral Family History

Petral 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: Petra, Petras, Petrak, Petre, Petrov, Petro, Pera, Perl, Pearl

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Where is the Petral family from?

You can see how Petral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petral family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petral families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Petral family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Petral's in USA. California had the highest population of Petral families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petral 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 105 census records available for the last name Petral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petral 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Petral. 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 16 military records available for the last name Petral. For the veterans among your Petral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petral lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Petral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petral in 1967 was 71, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petral 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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