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Petteford Family History

Petteford 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: Pettiford, Petter, Pitchford, Astleford, Whiteford, Hereford

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Where is the Petteford family from?

You can see how Petteford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petteford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Petteford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Petteford families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petteford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Petteford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petteford 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 Petteford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petteford. 100% of Petteford 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 Petteford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Petteford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petteford 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Petteford. 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 69 military records available for the last name Petteford. For the veterans among your Petteford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petteford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Petteford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petteford in 1968 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petteford 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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