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Petynia Family History

Petynia 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: Patania, Penna, Petit, Pecina, Platania, Perna, Pettis, Petrina

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Where is the Petynia family from?

You can see how Petynia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petynia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petynia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petynia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petynia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petynia 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 Petynia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Riveter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petynia. 100% of Petynia men worked as a Riveter.

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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

  • Riveter
    100%

What Petynia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Petynia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petynia 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Petynia. 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 5 military records available for the last name Petynia. For the veterans among your Petynia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petynia lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Petynia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petynia in 1944 was 37, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petynia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petynia 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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