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Pettus Name Meaning

English: variant of Pettis .

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


Similar surnames: Petts, Pettys, Petty, Pettit, Pettet, Pett, Pettis, Bettes, Pettey

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Where is the Pettus family from?

You can see how Pettus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Pettus families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Pettus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pettus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pettus. 25% of Pettus men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Pettus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettus were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    15%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Pettus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettus 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Pettus. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Pettus. For the veterans among your Pettus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Pettus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pettus in 1942 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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