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Petroll Family History

Petroll 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: Petrov, Petro, Petrella, Petrelli, Petros, Petrou, Perrill, Petrillo

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Where is the Petroll family from?

You can see how Petroll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petroll family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petroll families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Petroll families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petroll's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petroll families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petroll surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petroll ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Petroll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petroll 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Petroll. 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 111 military records available for the last name Petroll. For the veterans among your Petroll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petroll lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Petroll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petroll in 1965 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

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