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Pettice Family History

Pettice 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: Pettine, Pettie, Prentice, Pettis, Dentice, Petrick, Petric, Petti

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Where is the Pettice family from?

You can see how Pettice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Pettice families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pettice's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pettice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettice 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 Pettice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettice. 80% of Pettice men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pettice women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettice were Mechanic and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Pettice family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pettice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettice 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pettice. 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 145 military records available for the last name Pettice. For the veterans among your Pettice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettice lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Pettice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pettice in 1967 was 83, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pettice

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettice 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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