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Petres Family History

Petres 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: Petre, Peres, Petrus, Petras, Petros, Petrea, Petrey, Petree, Peter

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Where is the Petres family from?

You can see how Petres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petres family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petres families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Petres family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petres's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Petres families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petres. 35% of Petres men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Petres women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petres were Salesman and Folder. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Folder
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petres 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Petres. 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 285 military records available for the last name Petres. For the veterans among your Petres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petres in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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