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Pettrey Family History

Pettrey 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: Pettey, Petrey, Pettry, Petre, Petter, Petty, Petry, Petrea, Pettay

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Where is the Pettrey family from?

You can see how Pettrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pettrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Pettrey families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Pettrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pettrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettrey 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 Pettrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pettrey. 100% of Pettrey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pettrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pettrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettrey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pettrey. 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 128 military records available for the last name Pettrey. For the veterans among your Pettrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pettrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pettrey in 1963 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pettrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettrey 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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