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Peto Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a short form of Anglo-Norman French Peitevin (Old French Poitevin) signifying a man from Poitou or from a form of Poitou itself. Hungarian (Pető): from a pet form of the personal name Péter Hungarian form of Peter .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Petro, Pero, Pete, Petko, Petz, Pett, Patz, Berto, Pesta, Pere

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Where is the Peto family from?

You can see how Peto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peto families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Peto families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Peto's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Peto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peto ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Peto. 100% of Peto men 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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Peto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peto 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Peto. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peto. For the veterans among your Peto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peto lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Peto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Peto in 1956 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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