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Petrolock Family History

Petrolock 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: Portlock, Petrick, Petrovic, Petrovich, Perlick, Cearlock, Gerlock

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrolock 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 12 census records available for the last name Petrolock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrolock 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petrolock. 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 4 military records available for the last name Petrolock. For the veterans among your Petrolock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrolock lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Petrolock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petrolock in 1990 was 65, and 63 in 1997.

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