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Pétel Family History

Pétel 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: Patel, Pytel, Peter, Peel, Eitel, Pate, Postel, Petek, Patek, Pugel

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Where is the Pétel family from?

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What did your Pétel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Couturier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pétel. 42% of Pétel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pétel women worked as a Couturier.

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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
    42%
  • Journalier
    36%
  • Cultivateur
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pétel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pétel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pétel. 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 Pétel. For the veterans among your Pétel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pétel

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