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Petoscia Family History

Petoscia 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: Proscia, Petosa, Plescia, Petralia, Scioscia, Boscia, Petracca

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Where is the Petoscia family from?

You can see how Petoscia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petoscia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petoscia family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Petoscia's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Petoscia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petoscia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Petoscia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Petoscia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petoscia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Petoscia. 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 14 military records available for the last name Petoscia. For the veterans among your Petoscia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petoscia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Petoscia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petoscia in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petoscia 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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