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Petris Family History

Petris 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: Pettis, Petrus, Petras, Petri, Petrin, Petrik, Petric, Petros, Perris

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Where is the Petris family from?

You can see how Petris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Petris family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Petris's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Petris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petris. 25% of Petris men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Petris women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petris were Manager and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    28%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petris 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petris. 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 535 military records available for the last name Petris. For the veterans among your Petris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Petris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Petris in 1964 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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