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Petzka Family History

Petzka 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: Petzke, Petska, Petek, Pezza, Petra, Petta, Pelka, Penza, Petz

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Where is the Petzka family from?

You can see how Petzka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petzka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petzka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Petzka families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Petzka's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Petzka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petzka 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 Petzka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petzka. 100% of Petzka men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Petzka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Petzka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petzka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Petzka. 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 46 military records available for the last name Petzka. For the veterans among your Petzka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petzka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Petzka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petzka in 1975 was 87, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petzka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petzka 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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