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Petita Family History

Petita 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, Petta, Petito, Petitt, Petite, Cetta, Pecina, Pitta, Pietila

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Where is the Petita family from?

You can see how Petita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petita families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petita's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petita 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 75 census records available for the last name Petita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petita 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Petita. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petita. For the veterans among your Petita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petita lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Petita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petita in 1977 was 69, and 82 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petita 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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