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Petkos Family History

Petkos 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: Petros, Petkus, Petko, Perko, Petrov, Petro, Peters, Pettis, Petrus

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Where is the Petkos family from?

You can see how Petkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petkos families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Petkos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petkos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkos 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 71 census records available for the last name Petkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkos 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Petkos. 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 Petkos. For the veterans among your Petkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Petkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Petkos in 1957 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkos 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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