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Petick Family History

Petick 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: Petrick, Penick, Pethick, Peck, Pick, Patrick, Petek, Senick, Levick

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Where is the Petick family from?

You can see how Petick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Petick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Petick family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Petick's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Petick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petick 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 162 census records available for the last name Petick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petick 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Petick. 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 Petick. For the veterans among your Petick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petick lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1997, in the United States, Petick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petick in 1994 was 76, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petick 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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