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Petzak Family History

Petzak 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: Petak, Petrak, Petek, Peak, Pezza, Petra, Patak, Petta, Petras, Tezak

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Where is the Petzak family from?

You can see how Petzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Petzak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petzak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Petzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzak 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 136 census records available for the last name Petzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzak 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Petzak. 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 48 military records available for the last name Petzak. For the veterans among your Petzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzak lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Petzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Petzak in 1940 was 30, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzak 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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