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Petrites Family History

Petrites 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: Petrides, Petraitis, Petrie, Trites, Petties, Petite, Petre, Petter

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Where is the Petrites family from?

You can see how Petrites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrites family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petrites families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petrites's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petrites families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wire Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petrites. 100% of Petrites men worked as a Wire Work. .

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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

  • Wire Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Petrites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrites 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Petrites. 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 55 military records available for the last name Petrites. For the veterans among your Petrites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrites lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Petrites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petrites in 1961 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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