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Petcavich Family History

Petcavich 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: Petrovich, Petkovich, Perkovich, Petrovic, Pavich, Petrich, Perovich

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Petcavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petcavich 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Petcavich. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Petcavich. For the veterans among your Petcavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petcavich lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Petcavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Petcavich in 1985 was 57, and 87 in 1998.

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