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Pettapiece Family History

Pettapiece 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: Lettiere, Pettine, Pettee, Phetteplace, Petties, Pettie, Beatrice

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Where is the Pettapiece family from?

You can see how Pettapiece families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettapiece family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pettapiece families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Pettapiece families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pettapiece's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pettapiece families in 1911.
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What did your Pettapiece ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pettapiece. 75% of Pettapiece men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Pettapiece family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Pettapiece. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettapiece 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Pettapiece. 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 41 military records available for the last name Pettapiece. For the veterans among your Pettapiece ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettapiece lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pettapiece life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pettapiece in 1967 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettapiece 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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