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Petander Family History

Petander 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: Levander, Melander, Pender, Helander, Welander, Elander, Selander

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Where is the Petander family from?

You can see how Petander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petander families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petander's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Petander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petander 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 21 census records available for the last name Petander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petander 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Petander. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petander. For the veterans among your Petander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petander lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Petander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Petander in 1969 was 80, and 88 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petander 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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