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Petys Family History

Petys 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: Pettys, Petts, Peter, Petek, Petre, Petit, Petro, Leys, Peters, Peres

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Where is the Petys family from?

You can see how Petys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Petys family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petys's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Petys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petys 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 57 census records available for the last name Petys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petys 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Petys. 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 military records available for the last name Petys. For the veterans among your Petys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petys lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Petys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petys in 1996 was 56, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petys 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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