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Petsi Family History

Petsi 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: Petri, Petti, Peter, Pecci, Petek, Pepi, Pei, Pease, Petre, Petit

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Where is the Petsi family from?

You can see how Petsi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petsi families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Petsi family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Petsi's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Petsi families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Petsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsi 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Petsi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Petsi. For the veterans among your Petsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsi lifespan?

Average Petsi life expectancy in 1996 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petsi 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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