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Peterlik Family History

Peterlik 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: Peterlin, Petrik, Peterkin, Peter, Petek, Peterson, Peters, Perlin

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Where is the Peterlik family from?

You can see how Peterlik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterlik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peterlik families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peterlik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peterlik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterlik 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 Peterlik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Peterlik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Peterlik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterlik 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Peterlik. 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 11 military records available for the last name Peterlik. For the veterans among your Peterlik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterlik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Peterlik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Peterlik in 1966 was 78, and 61 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peterlik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterlik 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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