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Petengil Family History

Petengil 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: Pettengill, Wettengel, Stengel, Stencil, Peterlin, Peterkin

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Where is the Petengil family from?

You can see how Petengil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petengil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Petengil families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petengil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petengil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petengil 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 11 census records available for the last name Petengil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petengil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petengil. 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 Petengil. For the veterans among your Petengil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petengil lifespan?

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