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Petts Family History

Petts Name Meaning

English (mainly southeastern): variant of Pitts .

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


Similar surnames: Pettus, Pett, Petty, Pettys, Pitts, Pettis, Pelts, Keatts, Letts

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Where is the Petts family from?

You can see how Petts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Petts families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Petts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Petts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Petts. 30% of Petts men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Petts women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petts were Laborer and Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Petts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petts 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Petts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Petts. For the veterans among your Petts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petts lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Petts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petts in 1960 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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