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Pettell Family History

Pettell 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: Kettell, Petter, Zettel, Petrella, Petrelli, Pendell, Pesnell, Hettel

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Where is the Pettell family from?

You can see how Pettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pettell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pettell families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pettell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pettell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettell 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 241 census records available for the last name Pettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettell 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Pettell. 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 31 military records available for the last name Pettell. For the veterans among your Pettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Pettell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pettell in 1978 was 69, and 65 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettell 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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