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Pethan Family History

Pethan 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: Putman, Hetman, Nathan, Meehan, Perman, Petra, Behan, Petta, Petras

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Where is the Pethan family from?

You can see how Pethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pethan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pethan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pethan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pethan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pethan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pethan. 50% of Pethan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pethan women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Pethan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Pethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethan 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pethan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pethan. For the veterans among your Pethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Pethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pethan in 1967 was 76, and 87 in 2000.

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