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Pethoud Family History

Pethoud 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: Petrou, Pechous, Petzold, Method, Penfold, Stroud, Petrov, Petro

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Where is the Pethoud family from?

You can see how Pethoud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethoud family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pethoud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pethoud family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pethoud's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pethoud families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethoud 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 Pethoud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pethoud. 78% of Pethoud men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pethoud women worked as a Farm.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

What Pethoud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Pethoud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethoud 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pethoud. 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 103 military records available for the last name Pethoud. For the veterans among your Pethoud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethoud lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Pethoud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pethoud in 1962 was 64, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethoud 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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