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Pethke Family History

Pethke 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: Bethke, Petzke, Petek, Petre, Pete, Pehlke, Rettke, Peschke, Peth

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Where is the Pethke family from?

You can see how Pethke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pethke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pethke families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pethke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pethke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethke 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 Pethke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pethke. 50% of Pethke men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pethke women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pethke were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Pethke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Pethke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethke 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Pethke. 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 85 military records available for the last name Pethke. For the veterans among your Pethke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pethke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pethke in 1964 was 65, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pethke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethke 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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