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Peterkovich Family History

Peterkovich 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: Perkovich, Petrovich, Petkovich, Petrovic, Berkovich, Starkovich

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Where is the Peterkovich family from?

You can see how Peterkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterkovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peterkovich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peterkovich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Peterkovich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Peterkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterkovich 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peterkovich. 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 21 military records available for the last name Peterkovich. For the veterans among your Peterkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterkovich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Peterkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Peterkovich in 1965 was 69, and 93 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterkovich 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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