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Petteys Family History

Petteys Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Pettey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petteys family from?

You can see how Petteys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petteys family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Petteys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Petteys families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petteys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petteys families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petteys 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 Petteys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petteys. 27% of Petteys men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Petteys women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petteys were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petteys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petteys 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Petteys. 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 498 military records available for the last name Petteys. For the veterans among your Petteys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petteys lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Petteys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Petteys in 1963 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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