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Petee Family History

Petee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Petit.

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


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Where is the Petee family from?

You can see how Petee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Petee families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Petee's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Petee families in 1911.
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What did your Petee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petee. 43% of Petee 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
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Petee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petee 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Petee. 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 308 military records available for the last name Petee. For the veterans among your Petee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petee in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petee 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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