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Petchell Family History

Petchell Surname Meaning

see Patchell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Petchell family from?

You can see how Petchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Petchell families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Petchell's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Petchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petchell 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 Petchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Petchell. 34% of Petchell men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Petchell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Dyers Labourer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Petchell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchell 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Petchell. 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 175 military records available for the last name Petchell. For the veterans among your Petchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Petchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petchell in 1962 was 55, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petchell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petchell 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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