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Peatross Family History

Peatross Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Searfoss, Pearo, Manross, Petros, Penrose, Patras, Stross, Petro

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Where is the Peatross family from?

You can see how Peatross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peatross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peatross families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Peatross families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Peatross's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Peatross families in 1911.
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What did your Peatross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peatross. 42% of Peatross men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Peatross women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peatross were Superintendent and Servant. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Knitter
    7%
  • Superintendent
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Telephone Operator
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peatross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peatross 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Peatross. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 515 military records available for the last name Peatross. For the veterans among your Peatross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peatross lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peatross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Peatross in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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