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Petignat Family History

Petignat 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, Pecina, Petrina, Deignan, Pettinato, Pequignot, Pignato

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Where is the Petignat family from?

You can see how Petignat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petignat family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Petignat families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Petignat's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Petignat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petignat 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 40 census records available for the last name Petignat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petignat 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Petignat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petignat. For the veterans among your Petignat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petignat lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Petignat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Petignat in 1967 was 88, and 85 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petignat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petignat 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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