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Petite Family History

Petite Surname Meaning

French: from the feminine form of Petit and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petite family from?

You can see how Petite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Petite families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Petite's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Petite families in 1891.
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What did your Petite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petite. 47% of Petite men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Petite women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petite were Cook and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Petite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Petite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petite 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Petite. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petite. For the veterans among your Petite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petite lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Petite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Petite in 1951 was 37, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petite 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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