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Peteja Family History

Peteja 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, Pitera, Peters, Patera, Petra, Petta, Perera, Pete

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Where is the Peteja family from?

You can see how Peteja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peteja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peteja family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Peteja's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Peteja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peteja 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 8 census records available for the last name Peteja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peteja 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Peteja. 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 17 military records available for the last name Peteja. For the veterans among your Peteja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peteja lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Peteja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peteja in 1966 was 66, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peteja 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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