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Pettid Family History

Pettid 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: Pettis, Petti, Pettit, Pettie, Petter, Petit, Rettig, Pett, Petta

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Where is the Pettid family from?

You can see how Pettid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettid family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pettid families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pettid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pettid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettid ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Pettid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettid 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pettid. 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 71 military records available for the last name Pettid. For the veterans among your Pettid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettid lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Pettid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pettid in 1968 was 62, and 69 in 1997.

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