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Petingall Family History

Petingall 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: Pettingill, Tindall, Pettengill, Stigall, Aspinwall, Kendall, Pecina

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Where is the Petingall family from?

You can see how Petingall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petingall family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Petingall family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Petingall's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Petingall families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Petingall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petingall 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 Petingall. 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 6 military records available for the last name Petingall. For the veterans among your Petingall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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