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Pettegren Family History

Pettegren 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: Pettegrew, Pettigrew, Settergren, Pettersen, Petter, Wetterer

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Where is the Pettegren family from?

You can see how Pettegren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettegren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pettegren families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Pettegren families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettegren's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Pettegren families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettegren 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 33 census records available for the last name Pettegren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettegren 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pettegren. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pettegren. For the veterans among your Pettegren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettegren lifespan?

Average Pettegren life expectancy in 1971 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettegren 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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