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Petitpas Family History

Petitpas 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, Petitjean, Pettis, Petta, Petras, Petito, Levitas, Pettay

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Where is the Petitpas family from?

You can see how Petitpas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petitpas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petitpas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 90 Petitpas families living in Quebec. This was about 52% of all the recorded Petitpas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Petitpas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petitpas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petitpas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Petitpas. 25% of Petitpas men worked as a Pcheur. .

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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

  • Pcheur
    25%
  • Seaman
    16%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Cultivateur
    10%
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What Petitpas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petitpas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petitpas 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Petitpas. 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 121 military records available for the last name Petitpas. For the veterans among your Petitpas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petitpas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Petitpas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Petitpas in 1958 was 27, and 72 in 2004.

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