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Petriz Family History

Petriz 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: Petri, Petrin, Petrik, Petric, Petrie, Petre, Petit, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Petriz family from?

You can see how Petriz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petriz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petriz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Petriz family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Petriz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petriz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petriz 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 165 census records available for the last name Petriz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petriz 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Petriz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Petriz. For the veterans among your Petriz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petriz lifespan?

Average Petriz life expectancy in 1987 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petriz 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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