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Pettye Family History

Pettye 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: Petty, Pettee, Pettys, Pettie, Petre, Petter, Jette, Pettis, Nettle

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Where is the Pettye family from?

You can see how Pettye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettye family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettye families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pettye families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettye's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pettye families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettye ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Pettye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettye 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 Pettye. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pettye. For the veterans among your Pettye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettye lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pettye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pettye in 1964 was 69, and 66 in 2003.

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