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Petina Family History

Petina Name 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: Pecina, Petrina, Pesina, Pepin, Penna, Regina, Petit, Perna, Reina

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Where is the Petina family from?

You can see how Petina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petina families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Petina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petina ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Petina ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Petina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petina 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Petina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Petina. For the veterans among your Petina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petina lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Petina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petina in 1954 was 49, and 93 in 2001.

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