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Pethey Family History

Pethey 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: Pettey, Petrey, Pethel, Peter, Petek, Petre, Petter, Pedley, Putney

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Where is the Pethey family from?

You can see how Pethey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pethey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pethey families living in Missouri. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pethey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pethey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Pethey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pethey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pethey. For the veterans among your Pethey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pethey

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