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Pettebone Family History

Pettebone 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: Pettibone, Petterson, Pettine, Patteson, Petrone, Pettee, Pottebaum

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Where is the Pettebone family from?

You can see how Pettebone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettebone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettebone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Pettebone families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Pettebone's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pettebone families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettebone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pettebone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettebone. 18% of Pettebone men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Pettebone women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettebone were Mechanic and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Pettebone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pettebone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettebone 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 Pettebone. 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 211 military records available for the last name Pettebone. For the veterans among your Pettebone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettebone lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Pettebone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pettebone in 1950 was 38, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettebone 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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