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Pettel Family History

Pettel 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: Petter, Zettel, Hettel, Pethtel, Kettel, Ettel, Gettel, Pettee

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Where is the Pettel family from?

You can see how Pettel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pettel family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettel's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Pettel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettel 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 Pettel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pettel. 100% of Pettel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pettel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Pettel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pettel. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pettel. For the veterans among your Pettel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1983, in the United States, Pettel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pettel in 1982 was 86, and 87 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pettel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettel 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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