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Petrulis Family History

Petrulis 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, Petrakis, Petralia, Petronis, Perlis, Pettis, Perlin

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Where is the Petrulis family from?

You can see how Petrulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrulis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Petrulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Petrulis families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Petrulis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petrulis families in 1920.
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What did your Petrulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petrulis. 50% of Petrulis men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Petrulis women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petrulis were Tailor and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Petrulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Petrulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrulis 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Petrulis. 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 126 military records available for the last name Petrulis. For the veterans among your Petrulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrulis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Petrulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Petrulis in 1957 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petrulis 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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