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Petherew Family History

Petherew 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: Pettegrew, Peter, Pettigrew, Petre, Petter, Wetterer, Peters

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Where is the Petherew family from?

You can see how Petherew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petherew family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Petherew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Petherew family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Petherew's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Petherew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Petherew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petherew 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Petherew. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petherew. For the veterans among your Petherew 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 Petherew 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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