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Peten Family History

Peten 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, Peden, Petee, Teten, Peel, Leven, Pepin, Eden

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Where is the Peten family from?

You can see how Peten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Peten family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peten's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Peten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peten 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 Peten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peten. 100% of Peten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peten 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Peten. 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 172 military records available for the last name Peten. For the veterans among your Peten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peten lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Peten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peten in 1954 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peten 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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