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Pehta Family History

Pehta 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: Mehta, Petta, Pesta, Penta, Penna, Perla, Huhta, Pella, Testa, Lehto

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Where is the Pehta family from?

You can see how Pehta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pehta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pehta families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pehta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pehta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pehta 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 80 census records available for the last name Pehta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pehta 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 Pehta. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pehta. For the veterans among your Pehta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pehta lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pehta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pehta in 1969 was 100, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pehta 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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