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Pettko Family History

Pettko 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, Petek, Perko, Petter, Petro, Pelto, Pettis, Netto, Pett, Petta

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Where is the Pettko family from?

You can see how Pettko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pettko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pettko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pettko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pettko families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Pettko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pettko 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pettko. 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 30 military records available for the last name Pettko. For the veterans among your Pettko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pettko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Pettko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pettko in 1957 was 45, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pettko 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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