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Petts Family History

Petts Surname Meaning

English (mainly southeastern): variant of Pitts.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petts family from?

You can see how Petts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 215 Petts families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Petts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petts 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 Petts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Petts. 13% of Petts men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Petts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petts were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Gardener
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Petts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Petts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petts 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Petts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petts. For the veterans among your Petts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petts lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Petts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petts in 1960 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petts 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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