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Pethtel Family History

Pethtel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bechtel or of its very rare variant Bächtel (see Bachtel). It is concentrated in OH and WV.

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


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Where is the Pethtel family from?

You can see how Pethtel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethtel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pethtel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Pethtel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 49% of all the recorded Pethtel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pethtel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethtel 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 Pethtel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pethtel. 40% of Pethtel men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Pethtel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pethtel were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Pumper
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    63%
  • Housework
    38%

What Pethtel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pethtel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethtel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pethtel. 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 396 military records available for the last name Pethtel. For the veterans among your Pethtel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethtel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pethtel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pethtel in 1962 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethtel 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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