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Pettifoot Family History

Pettifoot 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: Pettiford, Pettibone, Pettijohn, Pettitt, Pettit, Pettigrew, Petit

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Where is the Pettifoot family from?

You can see how Pettifoot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettifoot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettifoot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pettifoot family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettifoot's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pettifoot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettifoot 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 272 census records available for the last name Pettifoot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettifoot 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pettifoot. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pettifoot. For the veterans among your Pettifoot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettifoot lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Pettifoot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pettifoot in 1995 was 71, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettifoot 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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