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Pettingall Family History

Pettingall 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: Pettingill, Pettengill, Pettinger, Pettinelli, Hettinga, Pettinato

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Where is the Pettingall family from?

You can see how Pettingall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettingall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettingall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pettingall families living in Maine. This was about 18% of all the recorded Pettingall's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Pettingall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettingall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettingall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Pettingall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettingall 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pettingall. 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 187 military records available for the last name Pettingall. For the veterans among your Pettingall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettingall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pettingall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pettingall in 1963 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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