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Pettibon Family History

Pettibon 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: Pettibone, Pattison, Pettijohn, Peterson, Pettis, Pettyjohn, Penton

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Where is the Pettibon family from?

You can see how Pettibon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettibon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettibon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pettibon family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettibon's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pettibon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettibon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettibon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettibon. 75% of Pettibon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pettibon women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Pettibon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettibon 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pettibon. 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 185 military records available for the last name Pettibon. For the veterans among your Pettibon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettibon lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Pettibon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pettibon in 1952 was 44, and 79 in 2002.

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