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Petkins Family History

Petkins 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: Perkins, Pettis, Petrina, Jenkins, Petrin, Etkin, Peskin, Denkins

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Where is the Petkins family from?

You can see how Petkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Petkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Petkins family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Petkins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Petkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkins 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 Petkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petkins. 100% of Petkins men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Petkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Petkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkins 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 Petkins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Petkins. For the veterans among your Petkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Petkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petkins in 1970 was 67, and 68 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkins 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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