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Petford Family History

Petford Surname Meaning

see Pettifer.

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


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Where is the Petford family from?

You can see how Petford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Petford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Petford families living in Warwickshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Petford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Petford families in 1891.
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What did your Petford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Petford. 24% of Petford men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Petford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petford were Boot Repairer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Engineering Machinist
    16%
  • Spring Maker
    16%
  • Boot Repairer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Petford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petford 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Petford. 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 193 military records available for the last name Petford. For the veterans among your Petford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petford lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Petford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petford in 1970 was 84, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petford 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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