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Petner Family History

Petner 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: Peter, Penner, Petter, Fetner, Letner, Ketner, Pitner, Berner, Jenner

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Where is the Petner family from?

You can see how Petner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Petner families living in Derbyshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Petner's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Petner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petner 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 Petner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 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 Petner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petner 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Petner. 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 91 military records available for the last name Petner. For the veterans among your Petner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Petner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petner in 1965 was 87, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petner 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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