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Pettle Family History

Pettle Surname Meaning

Probably from the Old English personal name Pyttel from pyttel ‘kite’ (or other bird of prey);

The development from Pyt- to Pet- would however be unusual in SW England.

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


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You can see how Pettle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Pettle family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pettle's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Pettle families in 1911.
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What did your Pettle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pettle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettle 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Pettle. 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 99 military records available for the last name Pettle. For the veterans among your Pettle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettle lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pettle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pettle in 1969 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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