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Pettaford Family History

Pettaford 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, Pittard, Teaford, Pitchford, Seaford, Relaford, Trafford

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Where is the Pettaford family from?

You can see how Pettaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettaford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettaford families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pettaford family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettaford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pettaford families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Pettaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettaford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pettaford. 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 Pettaford. For the veterans among your Pettaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettaford lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Pettaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pettaford in 1972 was 76, and 64 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettaford 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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