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Petani Family History

Petani 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: Tani, Otani, Pestana, Petri, Pean, Pirani, Patane, Pelan, Petti

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Where is the Petani family from?

You can see how Petani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petani family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Petani's in USA. California had the highest population of Petani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petani 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 33 census records available for the last name Petani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petani 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Petani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Petani. For the veterans among your Petani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petani lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Petani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petani in 1965 was 78, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petani 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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