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Petsey Family History

Petsey 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: Pettey, Petrey, Peter, Pusey, Petek, Peiser, Pease, Petre, Petter

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Where is the Petsey family from?

You can see how Petsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Petsey families living in Alabama. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petsey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Petsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petsey 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 65 census records available for the last name Petsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Petsey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Petsey. For the veterans among your Petsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petsey 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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