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Petcov Family History

Petcov 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: Petrov, Petro, Peto, Petros, Petrou, Petko, Petch, Petrow, Peaco

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Where is the Petcov family from?

You can see how Petcov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petcov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petcov family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petcov's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Petcov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petcov surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Petcov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petcov 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Petcov. 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 2 military records available for the last name Petcov. For the veterans among your Petcov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petcov lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Petcov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Petcov in 1981 was 69, and 80 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petcov 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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