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Pewterbaugh Family History

Pewterbaugh 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: Puterbaugh, Buterbaugh, Puderbaugh, Butterbaugh, Waltenbaugh

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Where is the Pewterbaugh family from?

You can see how Pewterbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewterbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pewterbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pewterbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pewterbaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewterbaugh 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 Pewterbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pewterbaugh. 100% of Pewterbaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pewterbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Pewterbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewterbaugh 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 immigration records available for the last name Pewterbaugh. 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 86 military records available for the last name Pewterbaugh. For the veterans among your Pewterbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pewterbaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Pewterbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pewterbaugh in 1966 was 69, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pewterbaugh 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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