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Petitjean Family History

Petitjean Surname Meaning

French: from a compound of Old French petit ‘small’ + the personal name Jean (see John) hence a nickname for a small man called Jean (or an ironic nickname for a large man).

Alternatively, it can serve as a distinguishing epithet for the younger of two bearers of the same name.

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


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Where is the Petitjean family from?

You can see how Petitjean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petitjean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petitjean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Petitjean families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petitjean's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Petitjean families in 1891.
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What did your Petitjean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petitjean. 100% of Petitjean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petitjean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petitjean 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petitjean. 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 364 military records available for the last name Petitjean. For the veterans among your Petitjean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petitjean lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Petitjean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Petitjean in 1958 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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