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Petchinsky Family History

Petchinsky 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: Kuchinsky, Belinsky, Pelczynski, Plucinski, Lashinsky, Selinsky

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Where is the Petchinsky family from?

You can see how Petchinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petchinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Petchinsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Petchinsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petchinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petchinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Petchinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Petchinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petchinsky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Petchinsky. 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 9 military records available for the last name Petchinsky. For the veterans among your Petchinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petchinsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Petchinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Petchinsky in 1966 was 27, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petchinsky 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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