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Petonic Family History

Petonic 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: Petrovic, Petric, Petronio, Petronis, Petroni, Peroni, Petit, Antoni

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Where is the Petonic family from?

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

What did your Petonic ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Petonic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petonic 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 immigration records available for the last name Petonic. 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 27 military records available for the last name Petonic. For the veterans among your Petonic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petonic lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Petonic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Petonic in 1967 was 71, and 77 in 2004.

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