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Phetterplace Family History

Phetterplace 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: Phetteplace, Hettenbach, Shetterly, Chatterjee, Ketterhagen, Petter

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Where is the Phetterplace family from?

You can see how Phetterplace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phetterplace family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phetterplace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Phetterplace families living in New York. This was about 96% of all the recorded Phetterplace's in USA. New York had the highest population of Phetterplace families in 1880.
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What did your Phetterplace ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phetterplace. 100% of Phetterplace 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%

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Phetterplace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phetterplace 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Phetterplace. 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 122 military records available for the last name Phetterplace. For the veterans among your Phetterplace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phetterplace lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Phetterplace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Phetterplace in 1961 was 33, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phetterplace 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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