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Pettiford Family History

Pettiford Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French pied de fer ‘iron foot’

given perhaps to someone with an artificial foot or leg

or to a tireless walker or messenger.

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


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Where is the Pettiford family from?

You can see how Pettiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettiford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Pettiford families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pettiford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pettiford families in 1891.
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What did your Pettiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pettiford. 100% of Pettiford men worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties and 100% of Pettiford 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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 240 immigration records available for the last name Pettiford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pettiford. For the veterans among your Pettiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettiford lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pettiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pettiford in 1943 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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