Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.
Where is the Petite family from?
You can see how Petite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Petite families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petite's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Petite families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Petite. 60% of Petite men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Petite women worked as a Stenographer. .
Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Petite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Petite in 1951 was 37, and 59 in 2004.