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Petlen Family History

Petlen 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: Peter, Ellen, Peller, Pelle, Petek, Betler, Petre, Petter, Palen

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Where is the Petlen family from?

You can see how Petlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petlen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Petlen family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Petlen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Petlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petlen 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 Petlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petlen. 100% of Petlen men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Petlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petlen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petlen. 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 Petlen. For the veterans among your Petlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petlen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petlen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petlen

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