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Petithomme Family History

Petithomme Surname Meaning

French; Haitian (Petit-Homme): nickname from French petit homme ‘little man’.

This surname is by far most common in Haiti from where it was brought to the US.

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


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You can see how Petithomme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petithomme family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Petithomme families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Petithomme family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Petithomme's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Petithomme families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Petithomme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petithomme 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Petithomme. 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 Petithomme. For the veterans among your Petithomme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petithomme lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Petithomme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Petithomme in 1970 was 62, and 45 in 2000.

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