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Petitgout Family History

Petitgout 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: Petito, Petitt, Petitto, Petit, Petitjean, Petrou, Perilloux, Piggott

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Where is the Petitgout family from?

You can see how Petitgout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petitgout family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petitgout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Petitgout families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petitgout's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petitgout families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petitgout surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petitgout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petitgout. 100% of Petitgout men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Petitgout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Petitgout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petitgout 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Petitgout. 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 Petitgout. For the veterans among your Petitgout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petitgout lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Petitgout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petitgout in 1955 was 47, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petitgout

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petitgout 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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