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Petesch Family History

Petesch Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Peter (compare German Peters).

It is also found in France (Lorraine) and Belgium (Wallonia).

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


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Where is the Petesch family from?

You can see how Petesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petesch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Petesch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Petesch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petesch families in 1891.
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What did your Petesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petesch. 48% of Petesch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Petesch women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    48%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Petesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petesch 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Petesch. 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 177 military records available for the last name Petesch. For the veterans among your Petesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petesch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Petesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petesch in 1957 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petesch 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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