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Pettengil Family History

Pettengil Name 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: Pettengill, Wettengel, Pettingill, Pettinger, Pottenger, Pittenger

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Where is the Pettengil family from?

You can see how Pettengil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettengil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettengil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pettengil families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettengil's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Pettengil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettengil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettengil ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Pettengil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettengil 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pettengil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Pettengil. For the veterans among your Pettengil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettengil lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Pettengil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pettengil in 1971 was 65, and 74 in 1998.

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