This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Petell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Petell Family History

Petell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel). Compare Pethel.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Petell family from?

You can see how Petell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Petell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Petell families living in Channel Islands. This was about 40% of all the recorded Petell's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Petell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Petell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petell. 100% of Petell men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Petell women worked as a New Worker.

View Census Data for Petell | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Petell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Petell

Passenger Lists

There are 62 immigration records available for the last name Petell. 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.

View all Petell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Petell. For the veterans among your Petell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Petell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Petell family history

Discover More

What is the average Petell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petell in 1963 was 71, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Petell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial