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Pettengell Family History

Pettengell Surname Meaning

see Pettingale.

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


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Where is the Pettengell family from?

You can see how Pettengell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettengell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettengell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Pettengell families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pettengell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pettengell families in 1891.
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What did your Pettengell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pettengell. 100% of Pettengell men worked as a Leather Dresser and 78% of Pettengell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Leather Dresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%
  • None
    4%

What Pettengell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pettengell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettengell 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Pettengell. 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 215 military records available for the last name Pettengell. For the veterans among your Pettengell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettengell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Pettengell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pettengell in 1972 was 91, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettengell 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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