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Petiti Family History

Petiti 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: Petit, Petito, Petti, Petitti, Petitt, Petite, Pettis, Pett, Petta

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Where is the Petiti family from?

You can see how Petiti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petiti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petiti family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petiti's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Petiti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petiti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petiti ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Petiti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petiti 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Petiti. 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 16 military records available for the last name Petiti. For the veterans among your Petiti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petiti lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Petiti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Petiti in 1971 was 77, and 73 in 2001.

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