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Petate Family History

Petate 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: Penate, Petite, Pate, Plate, Pease, Petre, Petter, Petit, Tate, Jette

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Where is the Petate family from?

You can see how Petate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petate family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Petate's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Petate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petate 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 23 census records available for the last name Petate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petate 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Petate. 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 1 military records available for the last name Petate. For the veterans among your Petate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petate lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Petate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petate in 1989 was 63, and 74 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petate 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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