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Pettingale Family History

Pettingale Surname Meaning

from Middle English Portingal(e) ‘Portugal’ (Old French Portugalois) later also meaning ‘Portuguese’ used for someone from Portugal.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pettingale family from?

You can see how Pettingale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettingale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettingale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Pettingale families living in Norfolk. This was about 19% of all the recorded Pettingale's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pettingale families in 1891.
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What did your Pettingale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pettingale. 100% of Pettingale men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pettingale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettingale 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Pettingale. 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 168 military records available for the last name Pettingale. For the veterans among your Pettingale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettingale lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Pettingale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pettingale in 1971 was 73, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettingale ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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