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Pettimore Family History

Pettimore 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, Mattimore, Lattimore, Pettigrew, Baltimore

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Where is the Pettimore family from?

You can see how Pettimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettimore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pettimore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pettimore families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettimore's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pettimore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettimore 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 Pettimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pettimore. 100% of Pettimore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pettimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettimore 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pettimore. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pettimore. For the veterans among your Pettimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettimore lifespan?

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