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Petach Family History

Petach Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peach, Petsch, Petch, Pech, Reach, Leach, Pach, Beach, Pesch, Patch

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Where is the Petach family from?

You can see how Petach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Petach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Petach families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petach's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Petach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Petach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petach. 35% of Petach men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petach women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Driver
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Administration
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Petach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Petach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petach 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Petach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Petach. For the veterans among your Petach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Petach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Petach in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petach 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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