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Pettipiece Family History

Pettipiece 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: Pettigrew, Pettinger, Lettiere, Pettibone, Pettine, Pettee, Petticrew

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Where is the Pettipiece family from?

You can see how Pettipiece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettipiece family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettipiece families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Pettipiece family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettipiece's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pettipiece families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettipiece surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettipiece ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Pettipiece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettipiece 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Pettipiece. 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 67 military records available for the last name Pettipiece. For the veterans among your Pettipiece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettipiece lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pettipiece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pettipiece in 1957 was 26, and 72 in 2003.

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