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Petoff Family History

Petoff 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: Petroff, Medoff, Stoff, Puthoff, Eoff, Peto, Beloff, Perloff, Popoff

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Where is the Petoff family from?

You can see how Petoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petoff family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Petoff's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Petoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petoff 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 117 census records available for the last name Petoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petoff 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Petoff. 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 22 military records available for the last name Petoff. For the veterans among your Petoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Petoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Petoff in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petoff 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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