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Petshow Family History

Petshow 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: Petrow, Henshaw, Kershaw, Person, Deshaw, Petrov, Petro, Peplow

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Where is the Petshow family from?

You can see how Petshow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petshow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petshow family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Petshow's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Petshow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petshow 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 73 census records available for the last name Petshow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petshow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Petshow. 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 17 military records available for the last name Petshow. For the veterans among your Petshow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petshow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Petshow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petshow in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petshow 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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