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Petischan Family History

Petischan 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: Pelican, Petitjean, Eischen, Petsch, Reischman, Petesch, Petsche

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Where is the Petischan family from?

You can see how Petischan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petischan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petischan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petischan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petischan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Petischan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petischan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Petischan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petischan. For the veterans among your Petischan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petischan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Petischan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Petischan in 1979 was 96, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petischan 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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