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Pethers Family History

Pethers Surname Meaning

variant of Pether with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Pethers family from?

You can see how Pethers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pethers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Pethers families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pethers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pethers families in 1891.
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What did your Pethers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pethers. 88% of Pethers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pethers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethers 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Pethers. 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 172 military records available for the last name Pethers. For the veterans among your Pethers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pethers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pethers in 1963 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pethers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethers 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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