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Petyk Family History

Petyk 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: Petek, Petak, Patyk, Peter, Peck, Peak, Patek, Petre, Petit, Petro

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Petyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petyk 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Petyk. 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 10 military records available for the last name Petyk. For the veterans among your Petyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Petyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petyk in 1964 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

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