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Petschke Family History

Petschke 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: Perschke, Peschke, Patschke, Petsche, Reschke, Geschke, Mitschke

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Where is the Petschke family from?

You can see how Petschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petschke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Petschke families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Petschke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Petschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petschke 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 Petschke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petschke. 19% of Petschke men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Petschke women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Petschke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petschke 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Petschke. 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 269 military records available for the last name Petschke. For the veterans among your Petschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petschke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Petschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petschke in 1959 was 53, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petschke 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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