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Petno Family History

Petno 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: Petro, Peto, Perno, Petko, Peno, Peter, Zeno, Penna, Penny, Pino

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Where is the Petno family from?

You can see how Petno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petno families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Petno families living in Missouri. This was about 64% of all the recorded Petno's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petno 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 55 census records available for the last name Petno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petno 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Petno. 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 military records available for the last name Petno. For the veterans among your Petno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petno lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Petno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petno in 1968 was 69, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petno 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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