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Peteh Family History

Peteh 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: Peter, Petek, Pete, Peth, Petch, Petee, Peel, Pate, Pech, Seth

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Where is the Peteh family from?

You can see how Peteh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peteh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Peteh family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Peteh's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Peteh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peteh 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 270 census records available for the last name Peteh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peteh 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Peteh. 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 15 military records available for the last name Peteh. For the veterans among your Peteh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peteh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Peteh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Peteh in 1971 was 76, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peteh 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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