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Pethe Family History

Pethe 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: Petre, Pete, Peth, Methe, Petee, Pethel, Peter, Pate, Pech, Pelle

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Where is the Pethe family from?

You can see how Pethe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pethe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Pethe family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pethe's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pethe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethe 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 Pethe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pethe. 100% of Pethe women worked as a Nurse.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Pethe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Pethe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethe 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Pethe. 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 69 military records available for the last name Pethe. For the veterans among your Pethe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pethe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pethe in 1967 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethe 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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