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Petway Family History

Petway Surname Meaning

Shortened form of English Pettaway.

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


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Where is the Petway family from?

You can see how Petway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Petway families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petway's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Petway families in 1891.
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What did your Petway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petway. 35% of Petway men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Petway women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petway were Clerk and Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Porter
    7%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    32%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

What Petway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Petway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petway 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Petway. 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 882 military records available for the last name Petway. For the veterans among your Petway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petway lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Petway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petway in 1951 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petway 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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