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Petinger Family History

Petinger 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: Pettinger, Peninger, Beringer, Gettinger, Pottinger, Bedinger

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Where is the Petinger family from?

You can see how Petinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Petinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Petinger families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petinger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Petinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petinger 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 292 census records available for the last name Petinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petinger 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Petinger. 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 20 military records available for the last name Petinger. For the veterans among your Petinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petinger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petinger 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petinger

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