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Petel Family History

Petel 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: Peter, Peel, Petek, Patel, Perel, Pete, Pytel, Petee, Pethel, Petzel

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Where is the Petel family from?

You can see how Petel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Petel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petel 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 Petel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petel. 100% of Petel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Petel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petel 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Petel. 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 271 military records available for the last name Petel. For the veterans among your Petel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Petel in 1963 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petel 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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