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Petitclair Family History

Petitclair 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: Sinclair, Petitjean, Leclair, Boisclair, Gisclair, St. Clair

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Where is the Petitclair family from?

You can see how Petitclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petitclair family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petitclair families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Petitclair families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Petitclair's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Petitclair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petitclair 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 316 census records available for the last name Petitclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petitclair 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 Petitclair. 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 30 military records available for the last name Petitclair. For the veterans among your Petitclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petitclair lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Petitclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Petitclair in 1968 was 59, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petitclair 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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