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Pettipas Family History

Pettipas Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pettis, Petties, Petrina, Petta, Petras, Petrides, Pettaway, Bettis

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Where is the Pettipas family from?

You can see how Pettipas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettipas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pettipas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 212 Pettipas families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 99% of all the recorded Pettipas's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pettipas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettipas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettipas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Pettipas. 43% of Pettipas men worked as a Labourer and 40% of Pettipas women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pettipas were 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    40%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pettipas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettipas 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Pettipas. 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 265 military records available for the last name Pettipas. For the veterans among your Pettipas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettipas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pettipas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pettipas in 1962 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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