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Pettenon Family History

Pettenon 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: Petterson, Patteson, Centeno, Peterson, Petter, Patterson, Nettleton

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Where is the Pettenon family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettenon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pettenon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Food Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pettenon. 100% of Pettenon men worked as a Food Salesman. .

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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

  • Food Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Pettenon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettenon 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pettenon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pettenon. For the veterans among your Pettenon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettenon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pettenon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pettenon in 1969 was 70, and 46 in 2002.

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