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Petitt Family History

Petitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Petit.

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


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Where is the Petitt family from?

You can see how Petitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Petitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Petitt families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Petitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Petitt. 50% of Petitt men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Petitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petitt were Police Constable and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Police Constable
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Wife
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Petitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Petitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petitt 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Petitt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Petitt. For the veterans among your Petitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petitt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Petitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Petitt in 1944 was 26, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petitt 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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