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Pettenati Family History

Pettenati 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: Pettinato, Benenati, Retterath, Pettet, Petteway, Pettett, Pottebaum

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Where is the Pettenati family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettenati surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pettenati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pettenati. 50% of Pettenati men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Pettenati family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Pettenati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettenati 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pettenati. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pettenati. For the veterans among your Pettenati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettenati lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pettenati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pettenati in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettenati 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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