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Petela Family History

Petela Surname 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: Peter, Peel, Petek, Perla, Pitera, Pella, Patel, Patella, Pesola

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Where is the Petela family from?

You can see how Petela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Petela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Petela families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Petela's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Petela families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petela 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 Petela ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Petela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Petela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petela 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Petela. 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 37 military records available for the last name Petela. For the veterans among your Petela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Petela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Petela in 1966 was 87, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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