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Petellat Family History

Petellat 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: Patella, Perella, Petrella, Stella, Pella, Portella, Tella, Ketelhut

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Where is the Petellat family from?

You can see how Petellat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petellat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petellat families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Petellat's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Petellat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petellat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petellat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petellat. 100% of Petellat men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Petellat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Petellat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petellat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Petellat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Petellat. For the veterans among your Petellat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petellat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Petellat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Petellat in 1972 was 90, and 84 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petellat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petellat 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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