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Petays Family History

Petays 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: Pettys, Pelayo, Peters, Pettis, Petrus, Petras, Petty, Petros, Petry

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Where is the Petays family from?

You can see how Petays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petays family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Petays families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Petays's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Petays families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petays 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 Petays ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petays. 100% of Petays men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Petays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petays 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Petays. 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 1 military records available for the last name Petays. For the veterans among your Petays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petays lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Petays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Petays in 1978 was 49, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petays 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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