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Pettergill Family History

Pettergill 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: Pettengill, Pettingill, Fothergill, Netterville, Wetherill, Cotterill

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Where is the Pettergill family from?

You can see how Pettergill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettergill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Pettergill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pettergill family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettergill's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pettergill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pettergill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettergill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pettergill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pettergill. For the veterans among your Pettergill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettergill lifespan?

Average Pettergill life expectancy in 2002 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettergill 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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