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Petek Family History

Petek Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian: nickname based on Slovenian and dialectal Croatian petek ‘Friday’ denoting a child born on a Friday or an ill-fated person (because Friday was considered unlucky in the Middle Ages).

Alternatively, it may be derived directly from peti ‘fifth’ denoting a child born as a fifth child.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petek family from?

You can see how Petek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Petek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Petek families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Petek's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Petek families in 1891.
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What did your Petek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Petek. 100% of Petek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petek 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Petek. 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 526 military records available for the last name Petek. For the veterans among your Petek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Petek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Petek in 1957 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petek 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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