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Pettise Family History

Pettise 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, Pettine, Pettie, Bettis, Petti, Pertile, Petrie, Pettitt

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Where is the Pettise family from?

You can see how Pettise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pettise families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pettise's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pettise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettise ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pettise ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Pettise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettise 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pettise. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pettise. For the veterans among your Pettise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettise lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Pettise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pettise in 1967 was 80, and 80 in 1997.

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