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Phetton Family History

Phetton 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: Hatton, Henton, Preston, Shotton, Heaton, Whitton, Shenton, Shelton

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Where is the Phetton family from?

You can see how Phetton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phetton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Phetton families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Phetton's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Phetton families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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