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Petagna Family History

Petagna 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: Petrina, Pestana, Retana, Penna, Pecina, Montagna, Perna, Perala

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Where is the Petagna family from?

You can see how Petagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petagna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petagna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Petagna family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Petagna's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Petagna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petagna 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 123 census records available for the last name Petagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petagna 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Petagna. 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 Petagna. For the veterans among your Petagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petagna lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Petagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Petagna in 1957 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petagna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petagna 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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