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Petelle Family History

Petelle 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: Pelle, Patella, Perella, Petrella, Petrelli, Decelle, Stelle, Teselle

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Where is the Petelle family from?

You can see how Petelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Petelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Petelle family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petelle's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Petelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petelle 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 Petelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petelle. 27% of Petelle men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Petelle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petelle were Attend and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Spinner
    11%
  • Attend
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Sew Operator
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Petelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petelle 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Petelle. 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 260 military records available for the last name Petelle. For the veterans among your Petelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petelle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Petelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Petelle in 1961 was 62, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petelle 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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