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Petose Family History

Petose 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: Petosa, Pease, Petre, Pecore, Penrose, Pete, Peto, Pedone, Petros

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Where is the Petose family from?

You can see how Petose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petose family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Petose families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Petose's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Petose families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petose surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Petose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petose 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 Petose. 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 Petose. For the veterans among your Petose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petose lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Petose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Petose in 1968 was 83, and 39 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petose 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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