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Pettig Family History

Pettig 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: Pettis, Rettig, Gettig, Fettig, Petti, Wettig, Pettit, Pettie, Petter

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Where is the Pettig family from?

You can see how Pettig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pettig families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pettig's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Pettig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettig 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 Pettig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettig. 67% of Pettig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pettig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettig were Assistant Manager 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Assistant Manager
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Pettig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Pettig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettig 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Pettig. 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 67 military records available for the last name Pettig. For the veterans among your Pettig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pettig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pettig in 1965 was 67, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettig 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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