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Pettegrew Family History

Pettegrew Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Pettigrew . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Petticrew, Pittenger, Yetter, Fetter, Petre, Peotter, Petterson

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Where is the Pettegrew family from?

You can see how Pettegrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettegrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettegrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Pettegrew families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pettegrew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pettegrew families in 1891.
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What did your Pettegrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettegrew. 30% of Pettegrew men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Pettegrew women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettegrew were Labor and Social Worker. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Social Worker
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pettegrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettegrew 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Pettegrew. 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 334 military records available for the last name Pettegrew. For the veterans among your Pettegrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettegrew lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pettegrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pettegrew in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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