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Pethon Family History

Pethon 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: Petron, Perron, Person, Pichon, Patron, Petrov, Petro, Peron, Thon

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Where is the Pethon family from?

You can see how Pethon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pethon families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Pethon's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pethon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethon 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 38 census records available for the last name Pethon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pethon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pethon. For the veterans among your Pethon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethon lifespan?

Average Pethon life expectancy in 1977 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethon 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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