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Petat Family History

Petat 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: Petit, Pett, Petak, Peat, Peter, Pott, Pear, Petek, Pilat, Peak

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Where is the Petat family from?

You can see how Petat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Petat family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Petat's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Petat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petat 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 63 census records available for the last name Petat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petat 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 Petat. 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 18 military records available for the last name Petat. For the veterans among your Petat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petat lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Petat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Petat in 1971 was 77, and 81 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petat 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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