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Peturas Family History

Peturas 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: Petras, Peters, Petrus, Petra, Perras, Petros, Petrash, Peura, Patras

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Where is the Peturas family from?

You can see how Peturas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peturas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peturas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Peturas family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peturas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peturas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peturas 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 11 census records available for the last name Peturas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peturas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Peturas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Peturas. For the veterans among your Peturas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peturas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1973, in the United States, Peturas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Peturas in 1961 was 73, and 64 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peturas 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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