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Peteit Family History

Peteit 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, Pettit, Peter, Petek, Poteet, Pertuit, Peters, Pettis, Pett

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Where is the Peteit family from?

You can see how Peteit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peteit family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Peteit families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peteit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peteit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peteit 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 26 census records available for the last name Peteit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peteit 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peteit. 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 6 military records available for the last name Peteit. For the veterans among your Peteit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peteit lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Peteit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peteit in 1972 was 78, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peteit 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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