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Petifer Family History

Petifer Surname Meaning

see Pettifer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Petifer family from?

You can see how Petifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Petifer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Petifer families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Petifer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petifer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petifer 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 Petifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petifer. 100% of Petifer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Petifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Petifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petifer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Petifer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Petifer. For the veterans among your Petifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petifer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Petifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Petifer in 1965 was 66, and 63 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petifer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petifer 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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