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Petroe Family History

Petroe 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, Petrov, Petro, Petros, Petrou, Petrie, Petrow, Petrone, Petron

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Where is the Petroe family from?

You can see how Petroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petroe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Petroe families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Petroe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petroe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petroe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petroe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Petroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petroe 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Petroe. 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 13 military records available for the last name Petroe. For the veterans among your Petroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petroe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Petroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petroe in 1963 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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