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Petchark Family History

Petchark 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: Ketchmark, Letcher, Pitcher, Demchak, Ketcher, Pelchat, Pecha

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Where is the Petchark family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petchark 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 Petchark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petchark. 100% of Petchark women worked as a Machine Operator.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Petchark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchark 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Petchark. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Petchark. For the veterans among your Petchark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchark lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Petchark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Petchark in 1979 was 61, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petchark 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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