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Petsch Family History

Petsch Surname Meaning

German: from an East Central German (Slavic-influenced; see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Peter. Compare Patsch 1 and Petz.

Germanized form of Sorbian Pětš and Pěč: from the personal name Lower Sorbian Pětš Upper Sorbian Pěč (vernacular) equivalents of Peter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petsch family from?

You can see how Petsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Petsch families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petsch's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Petsch families in 1891.
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What did your Petsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petsch. 30% of Petsch men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Petsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petsch were Baker and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Baker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Petsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petsch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Petsch. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Petsch. For the veterans among your Petsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petsch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Petsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petsch in 1955 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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