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Petcts Family History

Petcts 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: Petts, Petit, Peters, Pettis, Petrus, Pett, Petta, Petras, Peets

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Where is the Petcts family from?

You can see how Petcts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petcts family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Petcts family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petcts's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Petcts families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Petcts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petcts 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petcts. 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 Petcts. For the veterans among your Petcts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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