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Petkin Family History

Petkin 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: Petrin, Etkin, Peskin, Perkin, Pitkin, Pepin, Potvin, Botkin, Petit

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Where is the Petkin family from?

You can see how Petkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Petkin families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 8 Petkin families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petkin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Petkin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petkin 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 Petkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petkin. 100% of Petkin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Petkin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Petkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 565 census records available for the last name Petkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petkin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Petkin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Petkin. For the veterans among your Petkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petkin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Petkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Petkin in 1975 was 78, and 68 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petkin 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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