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Pethrus Family History

Pethrus Surname 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: Petrus, Peters, Petras, Petros, Petkus, Pechous, Petru, Pettus, Peter

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pethrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethrus 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pethrus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pethrus. For the veterans among your Pethrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethrus lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Pethrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pethrus in 1982 was 67, and 79 in 1995.

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