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Petsinger Family History

Petsinger 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: Pettinger, Persinger, Pensinger, Letsinger, Getsinger, Betsinger

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Where is the Petsinger family from?

You can see how Petsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Petsinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Petsinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petsinger families in 1880.
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What did your Petsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petsinger. 34% of Petsinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petsinger women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Petsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Petsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsinger 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Petsinger. 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 91 military records available for the last name Petsinger. For the veterans among your Petsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petsinger in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petsinger 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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