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Petaford Family History

Petaford Surname 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: Teaford, Pettiford, Seaford, Relaford, Stafford, Penfold, Telford

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Where is the Petaford family from?

You can see how Petaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petaford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petaford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Petaford families living in North Carolina. This was about 96% of all the recorded Petaford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Petaford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Petaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petaford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petaford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Petaford. For the veterans among your Petaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petaford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Petaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petaford in 1969 was 74, and 42 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petaford ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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