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Petti Name 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


Similar surnames: Pett, Petta, Petro, Betti, Hett, Netti, Petri, Matti, Pacetti, Patti

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Where is the Petti family from?

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 1880 there were 10 Petti families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Petti's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petti families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petti. 26% of Petti men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Petti women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petti were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Petti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petti 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Petti. 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 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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