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Petkow Family History

Petkow 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: Petko, Petrow, Perko, Petrov, Petro, Peplow, Pankow, Peto, Petros

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Where is the Petkow family from?

You can see how Petkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Petkow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Petkow families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Petkow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Petkow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkow 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 49 census records available for the last name Petkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkow 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Petkow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Petkow. For the veterans among your Petkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Petkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Petkow in 1972 was 77, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkow 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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