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Petingell Family History

Petingell 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: Pettingill, Tinnell, Gingell, Pettinger, Pendell, Pesnell, Pingel

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Where is the Petingell family from?

You can see how Petingell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petingell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Petingell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Petingell families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Petingell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Petingell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petingell 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 73 census records available for the last name Petingell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petingell 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 Petingell. 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 Petingell. For the veterans among your Petingell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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