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Petchnik Family History

Petchnik 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: Potocnik, Petrik, Machnik, Petronio, Stachnik, Ketchie, Pecchia

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Petchnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchnik 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Petchnik. 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 4 military records available for the last name Petchnik. For the veterans among your Petchnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchnik lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Petchnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petchnik in 1961 was 54, and 87 in 1998.

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