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Petkas Family History

Petkas 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: Petras, Petkus, Peters, Pettis, Petrus, Perkes, Petra, Petta, Pelka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkas 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 Petkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petkas. 100% of Petkas women worked as a Seamstress.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Petkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkas 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Petkas. 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 26 military records available for the last name Petkas. For the veterans among your Petkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Petkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Petkas in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkas 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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