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Pettepher Family History

Pettepher 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, Wetterer, Pettinger, Metteer, Ketterer, Peeper, Retterer

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Where is the Pettepher family from?

You can see how Pettepher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettepher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettepher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pettepher families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pettepher's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Pettepher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettepher 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 Pettepher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pettepher. 100% of Pettepher 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 Pettepher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Pettepher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettepher 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pettepher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pettepher. For the veterans among your Pettepher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettepher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Pettepher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pettepher in 1968 was 75, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettepher 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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