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Petchonka Family History

Petchonka 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: Pichon, Peacock, Pecina, Prochazka, Petruska, Petrina, Pecha, Shonka

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Where is the Petchonka family from?

You can see how Petchonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petchonka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petchonka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Petchonka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Petchonka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Petchonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchonka 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Petchonka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Petchonka. For the veterans among your Petchonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchonka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Petchonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Petchonka in 1974 was 58, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petchonka 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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