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Pethersky Family History

Pethersky 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: Peterson, Peters, Twersky, Nethers, Nethery, Pettersen, Peterka

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Where is the Pethersky family from?

You can see how Pethersky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pethersky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pethersky family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pethersky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pethersky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pethersky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Pethersky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pethersky 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pethersky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pethersky. For the veterans among your Pethersky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pethersky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Pethersky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pethersky in 1965 was 47, and 80 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pethersky 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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