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Petching Family History

Petching 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: Catching, Pershing, Beeching, Melching, Kitching, Pechin, Patchin

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Where is the Petching family from?

You can see how Petching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petching family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Petching families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Petching family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Petching's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Petching families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petching surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Petching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petching 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Petching. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petching. For the veterans among your Petching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petching lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1994, in the United States, Petching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petching in 1987 was 77, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petching 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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