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Pettey Name Meaning

English: variant of Petty .

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


Similar surnames: Petty, Pettay, Pettee, Petter, Pettet, Pett, Petre, Petteys, Bettes

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Where is the Pettey family from?

You can see how Pettey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pettey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Pettey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pettey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Pettey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pettey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pettey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Operator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pettey. 100% of Pettey women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Pettey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettey 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Pettey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pettey. For the veterans among your Pettey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pettey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pettey in 1954 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

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