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Petroelje Family History

Petroelje 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: Petrella, Petrelli, Petrocelli, Petriello, Petrone, Petronella

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Where is the Petroelje family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petroelje 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 Petroelje ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Petroelje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petroelje 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petroelje. 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 11 military records available for the last name Petroelje. For the veterans among your Petroelje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petroelje lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Petroelje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petroelje in 1965 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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