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Pethley Family History

Pethley 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: Pashley, Pedley, Tetley, Betley, Pendley, Netzley, Pelley, Perley

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Where is the Pethley family from?

You can see how Pethley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pethley family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pethley's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pethley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethley 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 15 census records available for the last name Pethley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pethley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pethley. For the veterans among your Pethley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pethley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pethley in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethley 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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