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Petchak Family History

Petchak 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: Demchak, Pelchat, Pecha, Ketcham, Pathak, Petak, Petch, Petrak, Peck

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Where is the Petchak family from?

You can see how Petchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petchak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petchak families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Petchak family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Petchak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Petchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petchak 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 Petchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petchak. 100% of Petchak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Petchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Petchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchak 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Petchak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Petchak. For the veterans among your Petchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Petchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petchak in 1977 was 30, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petchak 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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