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Petties Family History

Petties Surname Meaning

Apparently a patronymic from Pettie.

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


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Where is the Petties family from?

You can see how Petties families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petties family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petties families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Petties family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Petties's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petties families in 1891.
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What did your Petties ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petties. 50% of Petties men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Petties women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petties were Porter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Laundress
    22%
  • Servant
    14%
  • Seamstress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petties. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petties 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Petties. 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 311 military records available for the last name Petties. For the veterans among your Petties ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petties lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Petties life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Petties in 1953 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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