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Pettway Family History

Pettway Surname Meaning

English: shortened form of Pettaway.

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


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Where is the Pettway family from?

You can see how Pettway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettway family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Pettway families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pettway's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pettway families in 1891.
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What did your Pettway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettway. 37% of Pettway men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Pettway women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettway were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pettway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettway 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Pettway. 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 686 military records available for the last name Pettway. For the veterans among your Pettway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettway lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pettway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pettway in 1953 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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