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Petija Family History

Petija 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, Pecina, Pietila, Petrina, Petra, Petta, Petito, Leija, Pesina

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Where is the Petija family from?

You can see how Petija families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petija family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petija family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Petija's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petija families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petija 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 18 census records available for the last name Petija. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petija 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 Petija. 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 42 military records available for the last name Petija. For the veterans among your Petija ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petija lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Petija life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Petija in 1974 was 85, and 67 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petija 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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