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Pettison Family History

Pettison 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: Pattison, Peterson, Pettis, Mattison, Pennison, Pettibone, Petterson

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Where is the Pettison family from?

You can see how Pettison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Pettison family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettison's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pettison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettison. 78% of Pettison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pettison women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Blacksmith
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Pettison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Pettison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettison 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Pettison. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pettison. For the veterans among your Pettison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettison lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Pettison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pettison in 1970 was 79, and 90 in 1984.

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