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Petrou Family History

Petrou Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the personal name Petros (see Peter).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petrou family from?

You can see how Petrou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrou family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petrou families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Petrou families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Petrou's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Petrou families in 1880.
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What did your Petrou ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petrou. 100% of Petrou 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Petrou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petrou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrou 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petrou. 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 208 military records available for the last name Petrou. For the veterans among your Petrou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Petrou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petrou in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrou 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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