Pettif Family History

Pettif Surname 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, Petti, Pettit, Pettie, Petter, Petit, Rettig, Pett, Petta, Petri

53	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
4	Military Records
6	Immigration Records
29	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Pettif family from?

You can see how Pettif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pettif family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pettif's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pettif families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 29 census records available for the last name Pettif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettif census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Pettif. 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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Military Records

There are 4 military records available for the last name Pettif. For the veterans among your Pettif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettif lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Pettif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pettif in 1987 was 47, and 52 in 2003.

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Pettif Surname Meaning

Where is the Pettif family from?

What Pettif family records will you find?

What is the average Pettif lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Pettif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pettif in 1987 was 47, and 52 in 2003.

Pettif Family History

Pettif Surname Meaning

92 record(s) for Pettif

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Pettif Surname Meaning

92 record(s) for Pettif

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Where is the Pettif family from?

What Pettif family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Pettif family history

What is the average Pettif lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pettif family tree

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