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Peitso Family History

Peitso 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: Petro, Pelto, Penso, Peets, Peto, Petito, Leitao, Beito, Peloso

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Where is the Peitso family from?

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

There are 33 census records available for the last name Peitso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peitso 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Peitso. 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 9 military records available for the last name Peitso. For the veterans among your Peitso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peitso lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Peitso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peitso in 1970 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peitso 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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