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Petroc Family History

Petroc 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: Petrov, Petro, Petric, Petros, Petrou, Petrow, Petron, Perron, Pero

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Where is the Petroc family from?

You can see how Petroc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petroc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petroc family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Petroc's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Petroc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petroc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Petroc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petroc 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Petroc. 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 19 military records available for the last name Petroc. For the veterans among your Petroc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petroc lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Petroc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Petroc in 1965 was 73, and 57 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petroc ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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