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Petkethley Family History

Petkethley 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: Pittsley, Eckersley, Betterley, Tetley, Berkeley, Pettey, Keithley

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Where is the Petkethley family from?

You can see how Petkethley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkethley family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 11 Petkethley families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petkethley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Petkethley families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Petkethley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkethley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Petkethley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Petkethley. For the veterans among your Petkethley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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