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Pettry Family History

Pettry Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Petrie.

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


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Where is the Pettry family from?

You can see how Pettry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Pettry families living in Sussex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pettry's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pettry families in 1891.
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What did your Pettry ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pettry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettry 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pettry. 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 954 military records available for the last name Pettry. For the veterans among your Pettry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettry lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Pettry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Pettry in 1946 was 35, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettry 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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