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Petion Family History

Petion Surname Meaning

French and Haitian (Pétion): diminutive of Petit. This surname was brought to the US from Haiti where it is by far most common.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petion family from?

You can see how Petion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Petion families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Petion families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petion's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Petion families in 1861.
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What did your Petion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Typest was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petion. 50% of Petion women worked as a Typest.

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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

  • Typest
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Petion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Petion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petion 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Petion. 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 113 military records available for the last name Petion. For the veterans among your Petion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petion lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Petion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Petion in 1978 was 36, and 18 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petion 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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