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Petke Family History

Petke 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: Petre, Pete, Betke, Petko, Petee, Peake, Peeke, Petzke, Pike, Peter

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Where is the Petke family from?

You can see how Petke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Petke families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Petke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petke 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 Petke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petke. 20% of Petke men worked as a Tool Maker.

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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

  • Tool Maker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Petke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Petke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petke 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Petke. 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 223 military records available for the last name Petke. For the veterans among your Petke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Petke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Petke in 1964 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petke 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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