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Petois Family History

Petois 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: Pettis, Petit, Peters, Petrus, Petras, Petri, Peto, Bettis, Petrin

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Where is the Petois family from?

You can see how Petois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petois family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Petois family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Petois's in USA. California had the highest population of Petois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petois ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Petois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petois 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Petois. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petois. For the veterans among your Petois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petois lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Petois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petois in 1981 was 64, and 84 in 2002.

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