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Petko Family History

Petko Surname Meaning

Slovak (mainly Peťko); Hungarian (Petkó); Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Slovak Peter.

Hungarian Péter Ukrainian Petro.

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


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Where is the Petko family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petko. 31% of Petko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Petko women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petko were New Worker and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petko 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Petko. 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 470 military records available for the last name Petko. For the veterans among your Petko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Petko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Petko in 1962 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petko 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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