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Petigrue Family History

Petigrue 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: Pettigrew, Petre, Petrus, Pigue, Artigue, Mctigue, Petru, Petrie

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Where is the Petigrue family from?

You can see how Petigrue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petigrue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Petigrue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Petigrue families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Petigrue's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Petigrue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petigrue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Petigrue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petigrue 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Petigrue. 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 29 military records available for the last name Petigrue. For the veterans among your Petigrue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petigrue lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Petigrue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Petigrue in 1963 was 74, and 96 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petigrue 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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