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Petiet Family History

Petiet 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: Petit, Pettet, Petitt, Peter, Petek, Poteet, Petre, Petter, Pett

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Where is the Petiet family from?

You can see how Petiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petiet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petiet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Petiet family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petiet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Petiet families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petiet 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 162 census records available for the last name Petiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petiet 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Petiet. 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 21 military records available for the last name Petiet. For the veterans among your Petiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petiet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Petiet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petiet in 1967 was 76, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petiet 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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