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Petena Family History

Petena 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, Penna, Petek, Pitera, Melena, Pecina, Perna, Peters, Patera

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Where is the Petena family from?

You can see how Petena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petena family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Petena's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Petena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petena 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 59 census records available for the last name Petena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petena 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Petena. 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 17 military records available for the last name Petena. For the veterans among your Petena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petena lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Petena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petena in 1983 was 82, and 98 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petena 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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