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Pether Family History

Pether Surname Meaning

see Pither.

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


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Where is the Pether family from?

You can see how Pether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pether family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pether families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Pether families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pether's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pether families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pether 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 Pether ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pether. 16% of Pether men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Pether women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pether were Butcher and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Gardener
    16%
  • Master Butchershop Keeper
    11%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker H W
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • D D Unpaid
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Pether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pether 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Pether. 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 393 military records available for the last name Pether. For the veterans among your Pether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pether lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pether in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pether 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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