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Petrette Family History

Petrette 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: Pedretti, Jenrette, Perretti, Peretti, Perretta, Lerette, Perrett

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Where is the Petrette family from?

You can see how Petrette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petrette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petrette families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petrette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petrette families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petrette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petrette ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Petrette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petrette 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Petrette. 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 7 military records available for the last name Petrette. For the veterans among your Petrette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petrette lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Petrette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petrette in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 1997.

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