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Petranoff Family History

Petranoff 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: Petroff, Granoff, Peirano, Petrino, Vetrano, Perloff, Petranek

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Where is the Petranoff family from?

You can see how Petranoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petranoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petranoff family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Petranoff's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Petranoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petranoff 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 18 census records available for the last name Petranoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petranoff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Petranoff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Petranoff. For the veterans among your Petranoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petranoff lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Petranoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Petranoff in 1983 was 93, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petranoff 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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