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Pettos Family History

Pettos 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: Pettis, Petros, Pettys, Petts, Pettus, Petter, Petrov, Petro, Pelto

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Where is the Pettos family from?

You can see how Pettos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pettos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pettos's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Pettos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pettos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettos 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pettos. 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 Pettos. For the veterans among your Pettos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettos lifespan?

Average Pettos life expectancy in 2003 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettos 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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