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Petramala Family History

Petramala 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: Petrella, Perala, Petralia, Petracca, Petraglia, Petrarca, Petrilla

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Where is the Petramala family from?

You can see how Petramala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petramala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petramala family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petramala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petramala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petramala 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 19 census records available for the last name Petramala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petramala 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Petramala. 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 9 military records available for the last name Petramala. For the veterans among your Petramala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petramala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Petramala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Petramala in 1963 was 88, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petramala 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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