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Petrula Family History

Petrula 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: Perla, Petrella, Petruska, Perala, Petrina, Petrus, Petra, Petralia

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Where is the Petrula family from?

You can see how Petrula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrula families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Petrula's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petrula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrula 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 104 census records available for the last name Petrula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrula 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Petrula. 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 42 military records available for the last name Petrula. For the veterans among your Petrula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrula lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Petrula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Petrula in 1964 was 78, and 70 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petrula

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrula 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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