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Pettai Family History

Pettai 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: Petta, Petti, Pettay, Petter, Cetta, Pitta, Pettis, Petra, Pett

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Where is the Pettai family from?

You can see how Pettai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pettai family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pettai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettai 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 25 census records available for the last name Pettai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettai 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pettai. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pettai. For the veterans among your Pettai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettai lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Pettai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pettai in 1966 was 83, and 65 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettai 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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