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Petecki Family History

Petecki 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, Potocki, Kotecki, Pilecki, Peterka, Matecki, Rutecki, Peterkin

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Where is the Petecki family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petecki 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 Petecki ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Petecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petecki 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Petecki. 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 58 military records available for the last name Petecki. For the veterans among your Petecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petecki lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Petecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Petecki in 1971 was 81, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petecki 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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