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Petcavage Family History

Petcavage 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: Sincavage, Percival, Savage, Pettaway, Detherage, Selvage, Pescatore

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Where is the Petcavage family from?

You can see how Petcavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petcavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Petcavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Petcavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petcavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petcavage 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 Petcavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petcavage. 48% of Petcavage men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Petcavage women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petcavage were Labor and New Worker.

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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
    48%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Petcavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Petcavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petcavage 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Petcavage. 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 209 military records available for the last name Petcavage. For the veterans among your Petcavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petcavage lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Petcavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petcavage in 1962 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petcavage 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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