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Pettiegrew Family History

Pettiegrew 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, Pettegrew, Petticrew, Pettinger, Lettiere, Gettinger

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Where is the Pettiegrew family from?

You can see how Pettiegrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettiegrew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pettiegrew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pettiegrew family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettiegrew's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pettiegrew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettiegrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettiegrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pettiegrew. 100% of Pettiegrew 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 285 census records available for the last name Pettiegrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettiegrew 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pettiegrew. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pettiegrew. For the veterans among your Pettiegrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettiegrew lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Pettiegrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pettiegrew in 1962 was 77, and 110 in 1994.

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