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Petencin Family History

Petencin 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: Peterlin, Peterkin, Peterson, Petrin, Peterman, Psencik, Palencia

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Where is the Petencin family from?

You can see how Petencin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petencin family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Petencin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Petencin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Petencin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Petencin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petencin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Petencin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Petencin. For the veterans among your Petencin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petencin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Petencin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Petencin in 1975 was 87, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petencin 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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