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Petipas Family History

Petipas 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: Petras, Elias, Pelikan, Petit, Papas, Pecina, Peters, Pelican, Pettis

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Where is the Petipas family from?

You can see how Petipas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petipas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petipas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 108 Petipas families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 93% of all the recorded Petipas's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Petipas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petipas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petipas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Petipas. 24% of Petipas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petipas women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Decteurs
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Petipas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petipas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petipas 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Petipas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Petipas. For the veterans among your Petipas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petipas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Petipas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Petipas in 1972 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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