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Petkevich Family History

Petkevich 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: Petkovich, Perkovich, Petrovich, Ratkovich, Petefish, Butkovich

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Where is the Petkevich family from?

You can see how Petkevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petkevich families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petkevich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petkevich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Petkevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkevich 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Petkevich. 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 115 military records available for the last name Petkevich. For the veterans among your Petkevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkevich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Petkevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petkevich in 1966 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkevich 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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