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San Pedro Family History

San Pedro Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Sanpedro): habitational name from any of numerous places so named for a local church or shrine dedicated to Saint Peter (Spanish San Pedro);

see Peter.

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


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Where is the San Pedro family from?

You can see how San Pedro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The San Pedro family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 San Pedro families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded San Pedro's in USA. California had the highest population of San Pedro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the San Pedro 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 did your San Pedro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named San Pedro. 100% of San Pedro men worked as an Attendant and 100% of San Pedro women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What San Pedro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name San Pedro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, San Pedro 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 San Pedro. 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 598 military records available for the last name San Pedro. For the veterans among your San Pedro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average San Pedro lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, San Pedro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for San Pedro in 1976 was 76, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your San Pedro 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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