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Pietrus Family History

Pietrus 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, Pietras, Petras, Petros, Pietri, Mietus, Petkus, Petru

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Where is the Pietrus family from?

You can see how Pietrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pietrus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pietrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pietrus families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pietrus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pietrus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pietrus 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 Pietrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pietrus. 100% of Pietrus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Pietrus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Pietrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pietrus 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Pietrus. 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 63 military records available for the last name Pietrus. For the veterans among your Pietrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pietrus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pietrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pietrus in 1954 was 41, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pietrus 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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