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Petely Family History

Petely 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: Peter, Peel, Petek, Patel, Fegely, Peters, Perel, Gately, Pete, Petty

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Where is the Petely family from?

You can see how Petely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Petely families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Petely's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Petely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petely 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 Petely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milling was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petely. 100% of Petely men worked as a Milling.

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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

  • Milling
    100%

What Petely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Petely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petely 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Petely. 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 22 military records available for the last name Petely. For the veterans among your Petely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petely lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Petely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Petely in 1990 was 72, and 73 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petely 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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