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Petellin Family History

Petellin 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: Peterlin, Petrelli, Medellin, Perelli, Peterkin, Stelling, Peterson

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Where is the Petellin family from?

You can see how Petellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petellin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petellin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petellin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Petellin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petellin 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 Petellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petellin. 100% of Petellin women worked as a Salesman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Petellin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Petellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petellin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Petellin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petellin. For the veterans among your Petellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petellin lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Petellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petellin in 1991 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petellin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petellin 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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