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Pettenkofer Family History

Pettenkofer 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: Pettinger, Petrenko, Pottenger, Pittenger, Kettner, Bettencourt

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Where is the Pettenkofer family from?

You can see how Pettenkofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettenkofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettenkofer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pettenkofer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettenkofer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pettenkofer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pettenkofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettenkofer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pettenkofer. 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 85 military records available for the last name Pettenkofer. For the veterans among your Pettenkofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettenkofer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1972, in the United States, Pettenkofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pettenkofer in 1967 was 79, and 87 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettenkofer 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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