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Pethy Family History

Pethy 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: Petty, Peth, Petry, Peter, Pech, Penny, Petek, Percy, Seth, Athy

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Where is the Pethy family from?

You can see how Pethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pethy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pethy family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pethy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pethy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethy 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 Pethy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pethy. 100% of Pethy 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
    100%

What Pethy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Pethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pethy. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pethy. For the veterans among your Pethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Pethy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pethy in 1975 was 74, and 96 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pethy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethy 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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