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Pedraita Family History

Pedraita Name 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: Peralta, Pedraza, Piedrahita, Perata, Prata, Pereira, Perala, Petrina

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Where is the Pedraita family from?

You can see how Pedraita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedraita family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Pedraita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Pedraita families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedraita's in USA. California had the highest population of Pedraita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedraita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pedraita ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pedraita ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Pedraita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedraita 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 Pedraita. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Pedraita. For the veterans among your Pedraita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedraita lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pedraita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pedraita in 1963 was 67, and 92 in 2002.

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