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Petrill Family History

Petrill 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: Perrill, Petrillo, Petrilla, Petrilli, Petrella, Petrina, Petrelli

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Where is the Petrill family from?

You can see how Petrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Petrill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Petrill family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrill's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Petrill families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrill 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 Petrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrill. 67% of Petrill men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petrill women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Petrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Petrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrill 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Petrill. 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 150 military records available for the last name Petrill. For the veterans among your Petrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Petrill in 1963 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrill 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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