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Petler Family History

Petler 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: Peter, Peller, Betler, Petter, Pegler, Peeler, Pealer, Ketler, Hetler

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Where is the Petler family from?

You can see how Petler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Petler family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petler's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Petler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petler. 100% of Petler women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Petler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petler 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Petler. 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 29 military records available for the last name Petler. For the veterans among your Petler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Petler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petler in 1968 was 76, and 88 in 2000.

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