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Petticrew Family History

Petticrew Surname Meaning

Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Pettigrew.

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


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Where is the Petticrew family from?

You can see how Petticrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petticrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Petticrew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Petticrew families living in British Columbia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Petticrew's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Petticrew families in 1911.
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What did your Petticrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petticrew. 21% of Petticrew men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Petticrew women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petticrew were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Petticrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Petticrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petticrew 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Petticrew. 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 361 military records available for the last name Petticrew. For the veterans among your Petticrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petticrew lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Petticrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petticrew in 1956 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petticrew 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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