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Pettigrue Family History

Pettigrue 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: Pettigrew, Lettiere, Pettibone, Pettine, Petticrew, Pettegrew, Pettie

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Where is the Pettigrue family from?

You can see how Pettigrue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettigrue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettigrue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pettigrue families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pettigrue's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pettigrue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettigrue 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 233 census records available for the last name Pettigrue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettigrue 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pettigrue. 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 34 military records available for the last name Pettigrue. For the veterans among your Pettigrue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettigrue lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Pettigrue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pettigrue in 1976 was 87, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettigrue 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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