People
Photos
Purpose
Advertisement
Advertisement
  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. P
  5. Petrozka - Pfanenschwar
  6. Pettis

Pettis Family History & Genealogy

2,592 biographies and 1 photos with the Pettis last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Pettis family members.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Find Pettis records
Birth records
Marriage records
Divorce records
Death records
Search for Pettis records
Advertisement

Pettis Last Name History & Origin

Add

History

We don't have any information on the history of the Pettis name. Have information to share?

Name Origin

We don't have any information on the origins of the Pettis name. Have information to share?

Spellings & Pronunciations

We don't have any alternate spellings or pronunciation information on the Pettis name. Have information to share?

Nationality & Ethnicity

We don't have any information on the nationality / ethnicity of the Pettis name. Have information to share?

Famous People named Pettis

Are there famous people from the Pettis family? Share their story.

Early Pettises

These are the earliest records we have of the Pettis family.

Elizabeth Hayward Pettis
Elizabeth Hayward Pettis born Feb 1, 1812
Elizabeth Hayward Pettis was born on February 1, 1812. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Hayward Pettis.
1 follower
Cora Pettis Feb 27, 1871 - Feb 1965 Minnesota
Cora Pettis of Minnesota was born on February 27, 1871, and died at age 94 years old in February 1965.
followers
Addie Pettis Feb 14, 1872 - Oct 1970 Macon, Georgia
Addie Pettis of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia was born on February 14, 1872, and died at age 98 years old in October 1970.
followers
Ida Pettis Oct 10, 1873 - Nov 1968 Wichita, Kansas
Ida Pettis of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas was born on October 10, 1873, and died at age 95 years old in November 1968.
followers
Alonzo Pettis Nov 23, 1873 - Nov 1964 Indiana
Alonzo Pettis of Indiana was born on November 23, 1873, and died at age 91 years old in November 1964.
followers
Grace Pettis Jul 26, 1873 - Mar 1971 Eden, New York
Grace Pettis of Eden, Erie County, NY was born on July 26, 1873, and died at age 97 years old in March 1971.
followers
Joe Pettis Mar 15, 1874 - Jun 1965 Arkansas
Joe Pettis of Arkansas was born on March 15, 1874, and died at age 91 years old in June 1965.
followers
Ella Pettis Aug 21, 1874 - May 1966 Augusta, Wisconsin
Ella Pettis of Augusta, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin was born on August 21, 1874, and died at age 91 years old in May 1966.
followers
Clark Pettis Apr 10, 1874 - May 1971 Brinkley, Arkansas
Clark Pettis of Brinkley, Monroe County, Arkansas was born on April 10, 1874, and died at age 97 years old in May 1971.
followers
Clara Pettis Nov 26, 1875 - Dec 1967 North Dakota
Clara Pettis of North Dakota was born on November 26, 1875, and died at age 92 years old in December 1967.
followers
Rena Pettis Dec 28, 1875 - Apr 1970 Indianapolis, Indiana
Rena Pettis of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on December 28, 1875, and died at age 94 years old in April 1970.
followers
Lewis Pettis Jun 1, 1875 - Sep 1963 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lewis Pettis of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida was born on June 1, 1875, and died at age 88 years old in September 1963.
followers

Pettis Family Photos

Add

Discover Pettis family photos shared by the community. These photos contain people and places related to the Pettis last name.

Phineas Barnes Taggart (1812-1892) and Elizabeth Hayward Pettis Taggart (1812-1885) Circa 1839
Phineas Barnes Taggart (1812-1892) and Elizabeth Hayward Pettis Taggart (1812-1885) Circa 1839
Phineas Barnes Taggart and Elizabeth Hayward Pettis Taggart Circa 1839.

Phineas Barnes Taggart born 11/19/1812 in Sharon, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; died 02/23/1892 in Sharon, New Hampshire. Son of William Barnes Taggart (1783-1861) and Anna Hogg-Shepherd (1787-1832). Husband of Elizabeth Hayward Pettis. Father of Ellen C Taggart, Frederick Augustus Taggart (1839-1887), Alfred Cicero Taggart (1841-1919), Ellen Eliza Taggart Clark (1842-1927), Martha Upton Taggart Green (1845-1912), Lucy Ann Taggart Smith (1847-1911), Wirling Gragg Taggart (1849-1858), Ida P Taggart (1852-1853), and John Adams Taggart (1854-1930's).

Elizabeth Hayward Pettis born 02/01/1812 in Sharon, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; died 06/25/1885 in Sharon, New Hampshire. Daughter of William Pettis (1779-1817) and Lucy Hayward Piper (1789-1867). Children listed above under Phineas.
People tagged:
2 followers
Share Pettis family photos Remember and connect to when times were different. Photos capture special moments, emotions, and memories of people and places to experience our past.
Advertisement
Advertisement

Pettis Family Tree

Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Pettis.

Find someone
Who do you remember & want to discover more about?
Include: + Middle name,  + Maiden name
-

Most Common First Names

Updated Pettis Biographies

Leonard D Pettis Jan 14, 1918 - Oct 28, 1993 Brewton, Alabama
Leonard D Pettis of Brewton, Escambia County, AL was born on January 14, 1918, and died at age 75 years old on October 28, 1993.
1 follower
Daniel L Pettis Aug 14, 1944 - Jan 3, 2008 West Chazy, New York
Daniel L Pettis of West Chazy, Clinton County, NY was born on August 14, 1944, and died at age 63 years old on January 3, 2008.
1 follower
Daniel Pettis Feb 24, 1910 - Jul 1980 Malone, New York
Daniel Pettis of Malone, Franklin County, NY was born on February 24, 1910, and died at age 70 years old in July 1980.
1 follower
Leonard E Pettis Jan 24, 1928 - Sep 21, 2008 Belen, New Mexico
Leonard Edward Pettis of Belen, Valencia County, New Mexico was born on January 24, 1928, and died at age 80 years old on September 21, 2008.
followers
Jacob J Pettis Feb 10, 1927 - Apr 12, 2002 Mobile, Alabama
Jacob J Pettis of Mobile, Mobile County, AL was born on February 10, 1927, and died at age 75 years old on April 12, 2002.
followers
George C Pettis Dec 1, 1920 - Apr 7, 2010 Rush, New York
George C Pettis of Rush, Monroe County, NY was born on December 1, 1920, and died at age 89 years old on April 7, 2010.
followers
Charlie Pettis Sep 23, 1920 - Apr 11, 1985 Gulfport, Mississippi
Charlie Pettis of Gulfport, Harrison County, MS was born on September 23, 1920, and died at age 64 years old on April 11, 1985. Charlie Pettis was buried at Biloxi National Cemetery Section L Site 63 P.o. Box 4968 - Pass Road, in Biloxi.
followers
Aaron Pettis Mar 5, 1903 - Mar 1970 New Madrid, Missouri
Aaron Pettis of New Madrid, New Madrid County, Missouri was born on March 5, 1903, and died at age 67 years old in March 1970.
followers
Aaron Pettis Feb 11, 1910 - Jan 25, 1983 Memphis, Tennessee
Aaron Pettis of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on February 11, 1910, and died at age 72 years old on January 25, 1983. Aaron Pettis was buried at Memphis National Cemetery Section M Site 31A 3568 Townes Avenue, in Memphis.
followers
Earley W Pettis Dec 30, 1913 - Sep 1976 Columbus, Georgia
Earley W Pettis of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia was born on December 30, 1913, and died at age 62 years old in September 1976.
followers
Theodore C Pettis Apr 8, 1919 - Feb 24, 1990 Tallahassee, Florida
Theodore C Pettis of Tallahassee, Leon County, FL was born on April 8, 1919, and died at age 70 years old on February 24, 1990.
followers
Bennie Pettis Nov 28, 1919 - Nov 11, 2006 Thomasville, Georgia
Bennie Pettis of Thomasville, Thomas County, GA was born on November 28, 1919, and died at age 86 years old on November 11, 2006.
followers
Dorothy M. (Hash) Pettis Jan 16, 1928 - Jan 20, 2007 Lindale, Texas
Dorothy M Pettis of Lindale, Smith County, TX was born on January 16, 1928. Dorothy Pettis was married to Allen M. Pettis on April 2, 1988 in Smith County, TX and they separated on November 22, 1994, and died at age 79 years old on January 20, 2007.
followers
John A Pettis Feb 24, 1919 - May 8, 1993 Bonner Springs, Kansas
John A Pettis of Bonner Springs, Wyandotte County, KS was born on February 24, 1919, and died at age 74 years old on May 8, 1993.
followers
John M Pettis May 6, 1921 - Jun 1977 Fair Haven, Vermont
John M Pettis of Fair Haven, Rutland County, VT was born on May 6, 1921, and died at age 56 years old in June 1977.
followers
Henry F Pettis Jun 16, 1923 - Jun 5, 1989 Crewe, Virginia
Henry F Pettis of Crewe, Nottoway County, VA was born on June 16, 1923, and died at age 65 years old on June 5, 1989.
followers
Henry v Jr Pettis Apr 16, 1924 - Dec 26, 1992 Baltimore, Maryland
Henry V Pettis of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on April 16, 1924, and died at age 68 years old on December 26, 1992.
followers
Charles Jr Pettis Apr 15, 1922 - Jun 28, 1996 Clayton, New Mexico
Charles Jr Pettis of Clayton, Union County, NM was born on April 15, 1922, and died at age 74 years old on June 28, 1996.
followers
Esau Pettis Mar 28, 1921 - May 11, 1988 Memphis, Tennessee
Esau Pettis of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on March 28, 1921, and died at age 67 years old on May 11, 1988.
followers
Edward E Jr Pettis Jul 8, 1907 - Jun 23, 1980 New York, New York
Edward E Pettis Jr of New York, New York County, NY was born on July 8, 1907, and died at age 72 years old on June 23, 1980. Edward Pettis was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 1 Site 2474 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
followers

Popular Pettis Biographies

Daniel Pettis Feb 24, 1910 - Jul 1980 Malone, New York
Daniel Pettis of Malone, Franklin County, NY was born on February 24, 1910, and died at age 70 years old in July 1980.
1 follower
Sara Kate (Roberts) Pettis
Sara Kate (Roberts) Pettis was married to Stephen Pettis in 1934, and they were together until Stephen's death in August 1971. Sara Pettis has children Ladye Edna Pettis and Nina Katherine Pettis. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sara Kate (Roberts) Pettis.
1 follower
Ada Pettis May 7, 1887 - Jul 1984 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ada Pettis of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on May 7, 1887 in South Dakota United States, and died at age 97 years old in July 1984 in Minneapolis, MN.
1 follower
Elizabeth Hayward Pettis
Elizabeth Hayward Pettis born Feb 1, 1812
Elizabeth Hayward Pettis was born on February 1, 1812. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Hayward Pettis.
1 follower
Nina Katherine Pettis born Apr 1 Cedartown, Georgia, United States
Nina Katherine Pettis was born on April 1 in Cedartown, Georgia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nina Katherine Pettis.
1 follower
Ladye Edna Pettis born Mar
Ladye Edna Pettis was born in Mar. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ladye Edna Pettis.
1 follower
Daniel L Pettis Aug 14, 1944 - Jan 3, 2008 West Chazy, New York
Daniel L Pettis of West Chazy, Clinton County, NY was born on August 14, 1944, and died at age 63 years old on January 3, 2008.
1 follower
Edna Godwin Pettis
Edna Godwin Pettis was in a relationship with George Riley Pettis, and has children Stephen Pettis and Sarah Pettis Yarbrough. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna Godwin Pettis.
1 follower
George Riley Pettis
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Riley Pettis.
1 follower
Georgia Pettis Nov 18, 1898 - Jul 1983 Chicago, Illinois
Georgia Pettis of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on November 18, 1898, and died at age 84 years old in July 1983.
1 follower
Stephen Pettis Sep 2, 1908 - Aug 1971 Cave Spring, Georgia
Stephen Pettis of Cave Spring, Floyd County, Georgia was born on September 2, 1908 to George Riley Pettis and Edna Godwin Pettis. He had a sister Sarah Pettis Yarbrough. He married Sara Kate (Roberts) Pettis in 1934, and they were married until Stephen's death in August 1971. He had children Ladye Edna Pettis and Nina Katherine Pettis. Stephen Pettis was buried at Cave Spring Cemetery in Cave Spring.
1 follower
Leonard D Pettis Jan 14, 1918 - Oct 28, 1993 Brewton, Alabama
Leonard D Pettis of Brewton, Escambia County, AL was born on January 14, 1918, and died at age 75 years old on October 28, 1993.
1 follower
Freda Pettis Sep 9, 1925 - Sep 18, 2004 Christiansted, VI
Freda Pettis of Christiansted, Saint Croix County, VI was born on September 9, 1925, and died at age 79 years old on September 18, 2004.
1 follower
Jacqueline I Pettis Apr 12, 1962 - Jun 4, 2005 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jacqueline I Pettis of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on April 12, 1962, and died at age 43 years old on June 4, 2005.
1 follower
Watt Pettis
Watt Pettis was born to Georgia Pettis, and has siblings Ernest Lee Pettis and James Webb. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Watt Pettis.
1 follower
Neil H Pettis Nov 19, 1944 - Sep 6, 1999 Fort Myers, Florida
Neil H Pettis of Fort Myers, Lee County, FL was born on November 19, 1944, and died at age 54 years old on September 6, 1999.
followers
Cathy Sue Pettis Jun 30, 1944 - Oct 28, 2007 El Paso, Texas
Cathy Sue Pettis of El Paso, El Paso County, TX was born on June 30, 1944, and died at age 63 years old on October 28, 2007. Cathy Pettis was buried at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery Section DD Site 155 P.o. Box 6342 - 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue, in El Paso.
followers
Thelma S Pettis Jul 5, 1920 - Nov 22, 1990
Thelma S Pettis was born on July 5, 1920, and died at age 70 years old on November 22, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thelma S Pettis.
followers
Florence Pettis Jun 14, 1882 - Jan 1968 Middleport, New York
Florence Pettis of Middleport, Niagara County, NY was born on June 14, 1882, and died at age 85 years old in January 1968.
followers
Richard Pettis Oct 14, 1928 - Nov 1971
Richard Pettis was born on October 14, 1928, and died at age 43 years old in November 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Pettis.
followers

Pettis Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Pettis family member is 70.0 years old according to our database of 2,319 people with the last name Pettis that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

70.0 years

Oldest Pettises

These are the longest-lived members of the Pettis family on AncientFaces.

Ida Pettis Jul 14, 1891 - Apr 29, 1995 Chicago, Illinois
Ida Pettis of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on July 14, 1891, and died at age 103 years old on April 29, 1995.
followers
103 years
Arlena A Pettis May 4, 1908 - Aug 10, 2011 Mobile, Alabama
Arlena A Pettis of Mobile, Mobile County, AL was born on May 4, 1908, and died at age 103 years old on August 10, 2011.
followers
103 years
Carrie Pettis Dec 31, 1881 - Mar 1983 Farmington, Minnesota
Carrie Pettis of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota was born on December 31, 1881, and died at age 101 years old in March 1983.
followers
101 years
Jesse Pettis Sep 4, 1906 - Apr 27, 2007 Detroit, Michigan
Jesse Pettis of Detroit, Wayne County, MI was born on September 4, 1906, and died at age 100 years old on April 27, 2007.
followers
100 years
Alice C Pettis Aug 10, 1908 - Sep 3, 2008 Falls Church, Virginia
Alice C Pettis of Falls Church, Falls Church City County, VA was born on August 10, 1908, and died at age 100 years old on September 3, 2008.
followers
100 years
Mary P Pettis Feb 24, 1900 - Nov 15, 2000 Central Falls, Rhode Island
Mary P Pettis of Central Falls, Providence County, RI was born on February 24, 1900, and died at age 100 years old on November 15, 2000.
followers
100 years
Clara R Pettis Jan 1, 1905 - Apr 19, 2005
Clara R Pettis was born on January 1, 1905, and died at age 100 years old on April 19, 2005. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clara R Pettis.
followers
100 years
Nellie E Pettis Jan 17, 1907 - Nov 29, 2007 Danville, Iowa
Nellie E Pettis of Danville, Des Moines County, IA was born on January 17, 1907, and died at age 100 years old on November 29, 2007.
followers
100 years
Florence S Pettis Mar 9, 1894 - Jul 17, 1993 Anaheim, California
Florence S Pettis of Anaheim, Orange County, CA was born on March 9, 1894, and died at age 99 years old on July 17, 1993.
followers
99 years
Hilda Pettis Jul 20, 1900 - Jun 1, 1999 Gaylord, Michigan
Hilda Pettis of Gaylord, Otsego County, MI was born on July 20, 1900, and died at age 98 years old on June 1, 1999.
followers
98 years
Elizabeth B Pettis Feb 19, 1905 - Dec 9, 2004 Thomson, Georgia
Elizabeth B Pettis of Thomson, McDuffie County, GA was born on February 19, 1905, and died at age 99 years old on December 9, 2004.
followers
99 years
Bertha Pettis Aug 14, 1880 - Jul 1979 Burr Oak, Michigan
Bertha Pettis of Burr Oak, Saint Joseph County, Michigan was born on August 14, 1880, and died at age 98 years old in July 1979.
followers
98 years
Advertisement
Advertisement

Other Pettis Records

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Find Pettis records
Birth records
Marriage records
Divorce records
Death records
Search for Pettis records
Advertisement

Share memories about your Pettis family

Leave comments and ask questions related to the Pettis family.

Leave a comment
The simple act of leaving a comment shows you care.
Cancel Share

Followers & Sources

  2. People
  3. Surname Directory
  4. P
  5. Petrozka - Pfanenschwar
  6. Pettis
Back to Top
Advertisement
Advertisement