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Pettys Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Petty .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Petty, Pettus, Gettys, Petts, Pettey, Pettis, Pitts, Pettay, Pettit

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Where is the Pettys family from?

You can see how Pettys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pettys families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pettys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pettys families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pettys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettys. 37% of Pettys men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pettys women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettys were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pettys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettys 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Pettys. 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 461 military records available for the last name Pettys. For the veterans among your Pettys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettys lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pettys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pettys in 1946 was 36, and 94 in 2004.

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