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Petith Family History

Petith 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, Petito, Petitt, Petite, Weith, Perich, Keith, Pett, Reith

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Where is the Petith family from?

You can see how Petith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petith family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petith 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 727 census records available for the last name Petith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petith 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Petith. 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 33 military records available for the last name Petith. For the veterans among your Petith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petith lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Petith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Petith in 1975 was 59, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petith 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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