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Petropolis Family History

Petropolis 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: Petropoulos, Petronis, Peoples, Tripoli, Petrowski, Petrelli

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Where is the Petropolis family from?

You can see how Petropolis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petropolis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petropolis families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petropolis's in USA. California had the highest population of Petropolis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petropolis 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 Petropolis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Petropolis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petropolis 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Petropolis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Petropolis. For the veterans among your Petropolis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petropolis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Petropolis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Petropolis in 1960 was 44, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petropolis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petropolis 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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