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Petheridge Family History

Petheridge 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: Etheridge, Lethbridge, Betteridge, Etheredge, Ethridge, Beveridge

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Where is the Petheridge family from?

You can see how Petheridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petheridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Petheridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Petheridge families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Petheridge's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Petheridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Petheridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petheridge 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Petheridge. 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 11 military records available for the last name Petheridge. For the veterans among your Petheridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petheridge lifespan?

Average Petheridge life expectancy in 1996 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petheridge 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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