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Peterka Family History

Peterka Surname Meaning

Czech Slovak and Slovenian: from a derivative of the personal name Peter (Czech Petr).

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


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Where is the Peterka family from?

You can see how Peterka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peterka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Peterka families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peterka's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peterka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterka 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 Peterka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peterka. 32% of Peterka men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Peterka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peterka were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%

What Peterka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peterka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peterka. 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 811 military records available for the last name Peterka. For the veterans among your Peterka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterka lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Peterka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peterka in 1953 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterka 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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