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Petura Family History

Petura 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, Peura, Peter, Ventura, Pitera, Petre, Petro, Peters, Pera

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Where is the Petura family from?

You can see how Petura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petura family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petura families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Petura families living in Wisconsin. This was about 81% of all the recorded Petura's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Petura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petura 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 325 census records available for the last name Petura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petura 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Petura. 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 29 military records available for the last name Petura. For the veterans among your Petura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petura lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Petura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petura in 1971 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petura 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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