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Petiford Family History

Petiford 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: Pettiford, Reliford, Heriford, Penfold, Bodiford, Telford, Ledford

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Where is the Petiford family from?

You can see how Petiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Petiford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Petiford family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Petiford's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Petiford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petiford 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 Petiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petiford. 34% of Petiford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Petiford women worked as a Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Petiford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Petiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petiford 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Petiford. 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 72 military records available for the last name Petiford. For the veterans among your Petiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petiford lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Petiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Petiford in 1959 was 57, and 102 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petiford 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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