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Petti Family History

Petti Surname Meaning

Italian: from a short form of Filippetti, Jacopetti, etc.A patronymic or plural forms of pet names formed with the suffix -petto.

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


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You can see how Petti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petti family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Petti families living in Staffordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Petti's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Petti families in 1891.
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What did your Petti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petti. 100% of Petti 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Petti. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petti. For the veterans among your Petti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petti lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Petti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Petti in 1950 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petti 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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