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Pettick Family History

Pettick 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: Petrick, Hettick, Pethick, Patrick, Pettis, Pedrick, Pernick, Petrik

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Where is the Pettick family from?

You can see how Pettick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pettick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pettick families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pettick's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Pettick families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Pettick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettick 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 Pettick. 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 97 military records available for the last name Pettick. For the veterans among your Pettick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettick lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Pettick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pettick in 1974 was 51, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettick 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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