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Petheford Family History

Petheford 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: Pettiford, Retherford, Rutherford, Pitchford, Astleford, Hereford

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Where is the Petheford family from?

You can see how Petheford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petheford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Petheford families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Petheford family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Petheford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petheford families in 1891.
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Census Records

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

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petheford 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petheford

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