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Petot Family History

Petot 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, Pett, Pelot, Peto, Peot, Perot, Pecot, Peter, Pott, Petek

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Where is the Petot family from?

You can see how Petot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Petot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Petot family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Petot's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Petot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petot. 100% of Petot men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Petot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petot 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Petot. 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 121 military records available for the last name Petot. For the veterans among your Petot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petot lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Petot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petot in 1969 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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